Gratitude List 10/10/26 One week ago, on Oct 3rd Melrose, Josh and Mindy's daughter and my granddaughter arrived. For Melrose days: Thank You, ThankYou, Thank You. Melrose took her time. This was a 48 hour delivery and birth. Her mother Mindy is tiny. Melrose weighed 8lb and 9oz. For the stoicism and strength of Mindy, who is our star: Thank You, ThankYou, Thank You. My son Josh was stalwart. I am so proud of him: For the privilege of seeing my son become a father: full is m

Gratitude List 13/9/26 On St Martins Lane, where I live it is currently very busy with 'change overs'. This is when a play ends its run and a new drama begins. For Change: Thank You, Thank You, ThankYou. I find myself fascinated by the processes involved. To recreate a scene in real life that occurs naturally requires removal men and precision. The play that is arriving at the Noel Coward is "Into The Woods". Hence the need for trees. For The Concept and existence of plays, o

Gratitude List 20/6/26 Ah the heat in London. For warmth and the freedom of high summer. Thank You: Thank You: Thank You. I walked with Flo early so that her paws did not get burnt. We went to the Embankment Gardens. Already people were setting up picnics. For Summer: Thank You: Thank You: Thank You. West End Live is in Progress. This is a summer show case of the Theatre. Songs from Avenue Q filtered across the park and reminded me of my sons teenage Years. For the gift of t

Gratitude List 6/6/26 St Martins Lane is quite chaotic at the moment. Drilling is taking place and there are small sites of activity dotted here and dotted there. My clients are kind to me. We grit our teeth against the notice and put on a bright face. "Despite everything we can still do deep work!" Perhaps I am a truly seasoned city person, I almost find it endearing. For Chaos that is reaced by order: Thank You, Thank You, Thank You. Ah the rain. The streets are full of ref

Its been a long and strange year. As I write this we have (in May) completed the stone setting for my late ex but still beloved husband and the father of my sons. We are mandated to look ahead, to live again. For the life of Steven Jonathan Steven Erlick 19-10-61/03-06-25: My deepest gratitude: Thank You: Thank You: Thank:You. Almost symbolically from October until mid May the building where we live was shrouded in scaffolding. At the work has been completed and it has been

Gratitude List 1/3/26 Hurrah for spring. For the journey towards summer: Thank You, Thank You, Thank You. I walked with Zach and Flo to the Cafe Tropea in Russell Square. We sat outside in a light drizzle. For the softness of spring and for the scent of Hycinths:Thank You, Thank You, Thank You. My drink at the Cafe Tropea is a cappacino sprinkled with cinnamon. For rituals -small- and for treats: Thank You, Thank You, Thank You. We called my mum - Zach's Nana Barbara from th

Gratitude List 16/2/26 My day took me to Watkins. I have been the Monday reader there for many years. For being blessed; thank you , thank you, thank you. Interesting clients arrived at the table. Even although I don’t always remember if a person has been before I always feel honoured if someone returns. For clients: thank you , thank you, thank you. I have a wonderful rat run. Just 250 steps or so to work. For steps in the right direction: thank you, thank you, thank you. In

Gratitude List 15/2/26 Yesterday there was respite from the rain. For memories of the sun, that warmed my heart today: thank you, thank you, thank you. Yesterday on St Martins Lane, I spotted this bus. Whilst I do not know either Emily or Joe, I liked their Valentine Day Wedding Bus. For love on valentines day, and everyday: thank you, thank you, thank you. Today was another day of much rain. But I was resolute and made it to the swimming pool. For pavements that reflect colo

Gratitude List 31/8/24. 1. I can’t believe that it is officially the end of summer. How fast it has flown! Now the nights are drawing in and tomorrow is the first day of autumn. For our seasons and the kindness that they contain: thank you, thank you, thank you. 2. At the end of July, by a deserted beach in Berwick on Tweed I discovered this small library. I liberated a detective story. When I had finished reading it, I left on the shelf in the corridor where I live in London

Gratitude List 25/8-24. 1. A good and dear friend came to share breakfast with me bearing raspberries and blue berries. For the kindness and constancy of this friend: thank you, thank you, thank you. 2. At late notice, I was granted an extra day in Watkins. For sacred work, profound blessings. thank you, thank you, thank you. 3. The day sped pass like lightening. Seven readings in quick succession: for stamina and for the chance to work with interesting people: thank you, tha

Gratitude List 27/6/24 I noticed this sculpture by Billy Conolly, in the Castle Art Gallery at the top of New Row. 1/19 It costs £9,950 -...

Gratitude List 26/6/24 This picture is of a whimsical arch in Russell Square. It is made of Hazel Nut Trees. I like it because it appears...

Gratitude List 15/6/24 Unexpectedly a free day appeared. This meant I could walk the loop with Flo to St James Park, past the Ritz, and...

Gratitude List 7/6/24 I noticed these Ducks out and about in Leicester Square, on Wednesday morning. They made me laugh. For...

Gratitude List 30/5/24 This was Cecil Court at 5 am on Monday 27th of May. For early morning sun that bestows kisses, and Grey Angels...

Gratitude List 29/5/24 Once again I went along to Hampstead, this time to walk with my friend and her dog. For the fact that by some...

Gratitude List 22/5/24 Early in the morning (well 9 am which is early for me!) I caught the No24 Bus on Charing Cross Road, to Hampstead....

Gratitude List 3/5/24 1. Here is a glimpse of Flo with the fox cub yesterday. For living in an extraordinary world: Thank you, thank you,...

Gratitude List 2/5/24 For a return to the vibration of gratitude, after some months of sorrow, much relief and thankfulness: For...

Gratitude List 13/3/24 For the last couple of months the far side (of where I live) Charing Cross Road has been closed due 'to works'....