Discover the fascinating history of a little field that became a permanent part of Scotland because of a medieval football game. 

The small field known as Ba’ Green may seem insignificant, but it played an important role in shaping the borders of Scotland and England. 🌍

Back in the mediaeval times, the field was the prize in a game of “mob ball”, a brutal and exciting game played every New Year’s Day between two towns, Coldstream (Scotland) and Wark (England). 

However, as Coldstream grew much larger than Wark and there was no limit to the number of players, it won every time. 🥇

Eventually, the borders between Scotland and England were made official, and the Ba’ Green became a permanent part of Scotland. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

This was fortunate for Scotland because mob ball was banned in England due to the game lasting for several days and keeping men away from important things like archery practice 🏹 and praying 🙏.

If you’re interested in learning more about the fascinating history between Scotland and England, be sure to explore further! 

I came across this lovely little text that I wanted to share with you.

Things you control:

Your effort.
Your beliefs.
Your actions.
Your attitude.
Your integrity.
Your mindset.
The food you eat.
How kind you are.
How reflective you are.
How thoughtful you are.
The type of friend you are.
The information you consume.
The people you surround yourself with.

Source: Farnham Street’s Blog

Do you find yourself using ‘a bit’ more than you’d like to?

It’s time to spice up your writing with some creative alternatives.

1. A tad
2. Slightly
3. Somewhat
4. A little
5. A touch
6. A sliver
7. A smidge
8. A dash
9. A hint
10. A speck

Look at how you can use these words:

1. I’m feeling a tad tired today.
2. The door is slightly too wide for the frame.
3. The film was somewhat disappointing, but it had its moments.
4. I enjoy a little cream and sugar in my coffee.
5. Add a touch of glamour to your camping trip.
6. Just a sliver of cake for me, please.
7. I’m feeling a smidge better after being ill all last week.
8. A dash of lemon juice can brighten up the dish.
9. I have a hint of a cold, but I hope it passes soon.
10. The floor was so clean, you could hardly see a speck of dust.

Don’t be afraid to get creative and have some fun!

Try incorporating these new words into your writing and see how they can enhance your message.

Good luck! ✍️

If you do the same thing every day at the same time for the same length of time, you’ll save yourself from many a sink. Routine is a condition of survival.
Flannery O’Connor

Having a routine is important for several reasons:

• Helps us stay organised: We know what we need to do and when we need to do it.
• Reduces stress: We don’t have to constantly make decisions about what to do next.
• Improves productivity: We can focus on our tasks without getting distracted by other things.
• Builds good habits: For example, if we make a habit of exercising every morning, it will become easier to do over time.
• Helps us achieve our goals: We can prioritise our time and focus on the things that are most important to us.

My favourite routine is starting my day with exercise. Sometimes indoors, sometimes outdoors. And sometimes both.

However, to me, a routine is something that changes and adapts naturally, rather than a strict set of instructions that I have to stick to or pre-plan.

What are your thoughts?

At least two of my clients live in camper vans.

This might not be the kind of life you would like to lead. But what about living in a tiny house?

I like the look of this Studio House in New Zealand. 

It’s compact, affordable and sustainable. 

It’s even narrow enough to fit on a trailer.

This means you can take your home with you if you’d like to move on.

So what do you think of it?

I’m an e-bike cyclist and not a motorbike rider. But Maeving’s electric motorcycle looks as if it could be a lot of fun to ride.

And the text on the website is fun, inviting and easy to read.

I found this text on the “About Us” page which I’d like to share with you: