…..and another birthday!

by Sarah

This time, mine! Keeping my fingers and toes crossed that I’d be able to navigate the snowy country lanes around my house, last Saturday, I spent my birthday at the football with my… Continue reading →

Festive fun, Sparta, and proof, if it were needed, that felt-booted lute players are the devil’s minstrels.

by Sarah

A belated Happy New Year to one and all! Christmas is now but a distant memory, yet I’m reluctant to cease the treats and have turned the crisps, wine and mince pie-related revelry… Continue reading →

Feminism, football and festivals.

by Sarah

So far, my #20 Books of Summer progress has being thwarted from all sides. First it was Wimbledon. Then, missing Clare Balding’s daily tennis updates, I tuned in on Tuesday night to watch… Continue reading →

View over the top of my book #20

by Sarah

I love watching football, and there aren’t many things that beat the thrill of a live match. Unfortunately, the distance from West Wales to East London prevents me seeing my team, West Ham… Continue reading →

The Book of my Dreams Is Coming!

by Sarah

I don’t know about you, but sometimes the news of a forthcoming publication has me thinking ‘Ooo – interesting!’ before searching down the side of the sofa for a pencil to note down… Continue reading →

The Enemy of Reading

by Sarah

  I had such good intentions of attempting #20 books of Summer, and have a stack of novels lined up for various readalongs I’m either in the middle of or planning to join… Continue reading →

Parting is Such Sweet Sorrow.

by Sarah

As I write this post, I’m waiting for West Ham United’s final kick-off at the Boleyn ground at Upton Park, and I’ll admit I’m feeling a little emotional. Growing up in East Ham,… Continue reading →

When life gets in the way of reading

by Sarah

….and when I say life, I mean football. and knitting. This past month has been madly busy for me. The Women’s World Cup has been held in Canada and I’ve been reporting on… Continue reading →

How Football saved Camus from Bohemian Rhapsody

by Sarah

I’m extremely intolerant to certain music. Some songs irritate me so much I have to leave the room if they come on. Simon and Garfunkel’s ‘El Condor Pasa’; Elton John’s ‘Circle of Life’;… Continue reading →