I’ve decided I’m still a writer. I need to write more, but I’m still a writer.
I have lots of notebooks. Some are even full.
I also have a husband whose nicknames don’t stick, and a daughter who has too many.
I have CP and a sporty wheelchair which I love, even if my post-baby hips are too big for it these days.
I don’t know where I’m from. New York, by way of Dallas and the Highlands. And Glasgow. And then Edinburgh. And so, I’m from everywhere. And nowhere.
My work (and life) background is in equalities and social justice, with corporate writing and editing thrown in. These days, I make a game out of cleaning up Cheerios and answering fake phones. I miss working, but the coffee is better at home.
When I started this blog, Neil and I lived in Edinburgh, read a lot of books and drank a lot of beer.
I proposed to him and we got married in Docs.
Then I thought I had the flu, and Zerbert became Isla.
The three of us have moved to Skye and we move into our new house next month.
And so, if you want to read a blog about a married, disabled, expatish mother who should be writing, then this is that blog. And I’ll be writing it.
Hello. Again.

Isla and me. Scenery was happening.
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20 Comments
Keep writing!
It feels good to be back. Keep reading!
You write, I’ll read it.
Funny, that’s what I think about you!
Well-written and a writer you are! I love your voice and I’m looking forward to reading your next installment. ~lisa
Yay! Looking forward to reading so keep writing! 🙂
Hey, Jackie. According to my trusty stats, you’ve commented the most around here. Thanks for the chats!
Oh, cool! Do I win a prize? Maybe a sweet little bookstore like the one in The Storied Life of AJ Fikry. 🙂 Dare to dream!
dont ever stop writing!!
Yes, keep writing! This is something that I decided yesterday too 🙂
Welcome back 🙂
Excited to read! 🙂
You have a great sense of humor and a great style of writing. I look forward to more.
Glad to connect with you. Love your blog!
Thank you so much!
You’re not just a writer… you’re a hero.
Just doin’ what I do. I asked Isla if I’m a hero she said ‘NO!’
I enjoy your sense of humour 🙂
Keep writing please. Love your writing voice!
Keep writing, keep living, keep sharing!