Just read this. Seems lindsay littleson has been the focus of a debate that has been playing out for years. Books by celebrities dominating shelves while lesser known authors struggle to get any space. I was first published in 1993 & it wasn't an issue. Is now. tinyurl.com/4mjvmj2s

#RandomThoughts
1. Hopefully slightly more productive.
2. Essay writing today.
3. Can’t seem to bring myself to watch any TV.
4. Posted a reflect video on mental health on TikTok.
5. My hair is starting to feel big. Either put in a ponytail or time for a haircut.
#MyLifeAsMarsha

Sharing this because sometimes we need to read a good love story. The moment I knew: she left $50 on my bed and a note that said ‘buy yourself another bottle of wine’ theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/a…

This is not a book plug - borrow it from a library - but please please read this and take a long hard look at how our ability to come back from major incidents in this country, and to treat people with compassion while we do it, has been fundamentally undermined

So M and I are on the sofa under a blanket., she’s playing “Cooking craze” on her phone while I’m having a daily dose of social media. TV hasn’t been on for awhile and feels somewhat redundant. #parenting #MyLifeAsMarsha

Rachel Johnson who broke lockdown rules to play tennis,

'I like it.. It's got a lot going for it.. We need a national service, we haven't got enough people to pick our fruit'

This supposedly “quick win” is sure to fail at an extortionate cost to the tax payer. Independent providers are not the answer.

🚨 INVESTIGATION: Britain's mental health system is broken. Patients & innocent members of the public are paying the price.

Today we reveal how dangerous mentally ill people are being routinely left in the community. Some will kill themselves or others: thetimes.co.uk/article/e0ff41…

#RandomThoughts
1. Buying a swing set for the garden.
2. Writing today
3. Baking Guinness Sweet bread
4. Clearing out garden shed.
5. Resignation and acceptance.
#MyLifeAsMarsha

#RandomThoughts
1. I salute parents who have had to deal with the growing pains of adolescence. This is harder than the day job.
2. Planning to sit in the garden with a fire.
3. Enjoyed #ForBlackBoys 🙏🏽 Svetlana Batrakova 🇺🇦 for arranging. ♥️ our Economics theatre group.
#MyLifeAsMarsha

I hope politicians take note of this.

#RandomThoughts
1. First day sitting out in the garden. Forgot how noisy it was.
2. It’s a DIY, pottering type of day.
3. Looking forward seeing For Black Boys…
4. All I want is peace. Can’t deal with adolescence strife today!
5. Enjoying my birthday coffee ☕️
#MyLifeAsMarsha

At my scan, forgot I had to remove all jewellery. Took everything off, but since I got my upper ear lobe pierced 2 years ago, never removed the screw back stud so was surprised to see this gaping hole! MRI was okay. Nice centre. A bit disoriented so was careful travelling home.

Part 1 Garden clear out. Part 2 will commence next week. Lots of repainting to do! I can now sit out and enjoy the garden for a bit. #MyLifeAsMarsha

#RandomThoughts
1. Gardening, DIY and MRI.
2. Off for a week. I need to rest.
3. 04/07 - watching with interest.
4. Every vote counts. There’s too much voter apathy.
5. Can’t do swimming. Feels like too much today.
#MyLifeAsMarsha

#RandomThoughts
1. Funeral today, totally stressed by adolescence meltdown.
2. Need to switch off work. Yesterday was intense.
3. I’m at risk of getting insulted because of my lack of status - I’m not a doctor, I’m not married. What do you do again? Who are you?
#MyLifeAsMarsha

Enjoyed seeing Ballet Black at Barbican Centre Performances are always thought provoking. Decided to add a bit of red to my wardrobe. Love the scarf from Desigual and earrings bought from Barbican gift shop. Ready for the week ahead. #MyLifeAsMarsha

#RandomThoughts
1. Still 😡 after waiting for 5 hrs, only to get 1 pair of tickets BBC Proms
2. Looking forward to seeing Ballet Black today at Barbican Centre
3. Still need to find a confirmation dress!
4. Supporting someone with depression is frustrating.
#MyLifeAsMarsha

Get well soon. #depression #mentalhealth #MyLifeAsMarsha

Delighted to attend Church Stretton LibDems’ annual plant sale, lots queuing to buy plants at 10am & nearly everything sold by midday.
Very significant sum raised for campaign to defeat the Conservatives in #SouthShropshire , & many also donated generously to Stretton Foodbank