As for the feminist thing, well I am not a bra burner either but do believe in the right, Mr D gets away with nothing and does just as much as me around the house, I am not happy being a housewife and have no desires to stay this way either!

I love the way you took a photo of Fortnum stuck, thats the type of thing I would do, take a photo first as to savour the moment!

We nearly lost Denver the other day, we went to a different part of the river and as usual he headed off down to have a swim. We shouted and shouted and he didnt come back. His little foot prints headed straight into the water and of course with them being so full he must have misjudged it and was swept away. Talk about panic! I raced up and down that riverside and eventually he popped up way in the distance. Covered in mud, shaking, wet and bleeding from his nose. I honestly thought he was gone for good. Scary.

Looking forward to seeing you next week to catch up – lots of love xx

For me, as a woman, I’m living a very traditional role – as the stay at home Mum and home keeper – but I am happy in this role and grateful that I have so many choices and options. I would have loved to have lived in the Victoria age in terms of spending my days painting, reading, playing the piano etc. (supposing I was living in a wealthy family) but would have hated to have been married off for the good of the family – and not being able to earn money in my own right – and therefore being dependent on a marriage with good fortune would have driven me crazy! Thankfully, we have choices in this day and age – but sometimes so many choices can be overwhelming!

I also feel sad that for many people around the world equality is still so much out of their grasp. I have recently read ‘The Freedom Writers Diary’ and this book highlights this situation very clearly – but gives a strong message of hope too. [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Freedom_Writers_Diary].

As for your own personal thoughts – I’m sure you’ll find the answers – for me – the weather at this time of year always turns my head inside out! Best wishes, Sarah x