Me: I see a little silhouette of a cat Scare-a-moose Scare-a-moose Will you do the Fandango? Fingal: You think you’re funny (Cue lots of laughter) Fingal: Can I go to sleep now? Me: Did you not like Bohemian Catsoday? Fingal: Proper laughing here

Wishing everyone a little peace and sunshine today ❤️

I love Mary Oliver ❤️

'If you must look back, do so forgivingly. If you must look forward, do so prayerfully. However, the wisest thing you can do is be present in the moment, gratefully.’ Maya Angelou ❤️

Me: Fingal, I need to go Fingal: None shall pass! Me: Very funny, can you move? I really need to get going Fingal: None shall pass! Me: Have you been watching Monty Python again? Fingal: You’re a loony Me: That will be a yes then. Please can I go now? Fingal: None sh Me: Fingal!!

There’s something profoundly moving about our ancestral belonging; shared history, stories & memories that endure over the years & indeed, centuries I was reminded of this last night at the first of Anam Alba’s Heritage nights, sharing a passion for Scottish stories, music & song It was beautiful

I think the world needs more gentleness I think gentleness is vastly underrated I think gentleness is everything Just a little goes a long long way

Simon & I are undertaking a bit of a fundraising challenge in March. We’re raising money to help with the work of Anam Alba For all who have found things tough lately, for all who are building community - this is for you ❤️ Story in the link ⬇️⬇️ www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding...

Diary of a Dungarees Wearing Executive Number of planned journeys in a police car - 0, number of actual journeys in a police car - 1, number of cars breaking down - 1 (repeat offender), stories heard over the week - a fabulous amount, songs now in head - 8638 (approx)

What a glorious sky ❤️ #Scotland

I tried to clean the house today I was on a go go go When stopped abruptly in my tracks by a dropping low low low What to do, carry on? I hardly think that’s wise So instead I’ve had 57 jelly babies In the hope my sugars rise #TrueStory #Type1Diabetes #GBDoc

Diary of a Dungarees Wearing Executive Spanish speaking tests I now know by heart - 1 (soon to be 3), emails sent - 97 (ok, @fiona sent most of those), music sessions - 1 (much fun), coffees consumed - not enough, song lyrics learned - 1 line, time to learn lyrics - oops

'It’s not solutions we seek, but connection' And life is all the richer because of those connections ❤️

This made me giggle tonight 😊

English folk songs - are there many? If so, can you give me titles to look up My conversation with Simon has yielded one title so far! There has to be more than one?? #EnglishFolkSongs #Music

It's late but I find myself smiling at the conversations I had today in a care home I like the dungarees Do you? Yes, they’re very bright, i think they would suit me Ahhh, I’m going I have to watch my collection then? Maybe. Can we now sing songs? So we sang songs It was joyous

#Type1Diabetes free to a good home Comes with a free bag of jelly babies and a lifetime supply of perforations The 2.5 hour hypo during the night has soured our relationship significantly! Anyone??? #GBDoc

My mum read me this today Thought it was gorgeous For anyone and everyone ❤️

Music sessions always fill me with joy ‘This makes the sound of the sea’ ‘Yes, it does’ ‘If we add the thunder sound to it then we’d make the sound of a stormy ocean’ ‘Yes we would. Would you like to do that?’ ‘Yes, I’d like to make that sound effect’ So that’s what we did Music & imagination ❤️

‘You are as magnificent as the sun As gentle as the stillness You are wonder and you are awe’ #WinterPromise

A little excerpt of Up in the Morning Early by Robert Burns, with the song of the same name I wrote to go with it. A throw back to rehearsal time with Glasgow Acting Academy last year Love these young people #RobertBurns #Scotland #AuldLangSing

I went for a walk today. I haven't done that in months. Truth is I haven't been that well for a while. But I went for a walk and I'm glad I did because I came back and for the first time in ages, I sat at the piano and wrote music. Every piece connected to Robert Burns

‘Connected altogether, in calm or stormy weather, let the happy shine out of both you & me’ Another little song from #TheLittleIceberg musical - the aptly named ‘Happy’ For all who share their joy - thank you ❤️ youtu.be/bhk20TsNarY?...

An amazing afternoon spent celebrating with @anam-alba.bsky.social as they launch resources to support the emotional development of children and young people. @fiona13larkin.bsky.social @shivieargyle.bsky.social @lizcain.bsky.social @suzannezeedyk.bsky.social @connectedbaby.bsky.social

'Look up at the moon You'll hear her whisper 'Go gently, go gently, go gently...' And gently we go ❤️

Thoughts on an icy, wintry day 'Winter's thaw in waiting be The cloud will lift The bud on tree Soon in springtime sun to bloom Take heart, there is hope E'en in winter gloom'

Someone has been a little poorly lately - cuddles might not fix it all but they certainly help The wisdom of Fingal (just let's not talk about the rather messy visit to the cat doctor!)

'Breathe in peace Breathe in calm in the passing of the day Take your time and you will find your way’ ❤️

Sharing the song Breathe - one of the most asked for from The Little Iceberg Musical I remember when I wrote this The sentiment holds true An original cast recording For all who might be in need of it ❤️ @[email protected] youtu.be/4n6Vz_YwafI?...

The arrival of 2025 brings in some exciting changes to Anam Alba In order to develop our creative and community work, @[email protected] is going to be working full time for Anam Alba. @[email protected] will be working to oversee the development of new resources & materials. (1/3)

Monty: Laaaa la la la la Close to you... Fingal: Stop it Monty: That is why, I long to be, close to you Fingal: Seriously? Monty: Laaaa la la la laaaa Fingal: Ok, ok you win, come for a cuddle just please quit with the singing Monty: Yessum...laaa Fingal: Oi! Monty:

This was one of my favourite songs to write A happy memory this evening

Cosy, snowy mornings by the fire ❤️

Yippee I love this community 💙

'A story of trust and the chance to belong...' This little except from #TheLittleIceberg resonates with me completely A sense of belonging brings us comfort, joy, companionship & connection - it breathes life into our very being We'll be talking about this in May Come join us

Give @aceawarenation.bsky.social a follow, chat to us about events coming up, get involved - you matter ⬇️⬇️

'What do you need from me?' 'Hold on tight' Keep me safe, keep me close during the storms...I love this message in #TheLittleIceberg A day in the recording studio well spent #TheLittleIceberg musical Cast recording in progress ❤️ @anam-alba.bsky.social @fiona13larkin.bsky.social

Simon: How many times exactly is 'umpteen' times? Me: Umm 13 or 14? How many times do you think it is? Simon: 2 x several plus a few Me & Simon: And that is how exciting our Saturday night philosophical discussion is...

Monty: He started it! Fingal (from behind a door): No I didn't, you did! Me: To be fair Monty, you slammed the door in his face Monty: Yeah but... Fingal (still behind the door): Can I come in now? Monty: You're not to be trusted! You nick people's food Fingal: Pot, kettle, black

Reviews are in for #TheLittleIceberg musical I'll take these ❤️ @fiona13larkin.bsky.social @anam-alba.bsky.social

Exciting...

Look who else has joined this lovely house 🦋

On #WorldDiabetesDay2024 I'm thinking of all the incredible people I've met along this journey & the many friends I've made I think of my dad who lived almost 60 years with #T1Diabetes This is community My life is better for that (even if my sugars are not playing tonight)💙

Not actually ever painted properly before I went to a community art class & did this For an hour no worry or anxiety entered my head Everyone should have access to the arts in all forms The arts should be celebrated, shared & be one of the last things to be subjected to funding cuts

Car journeys when lyrics & music materialise in your head are the best kind of car journeys, and the perfect antidote to this truly appalling weather 💨☔️💦