Kirsty Stonell Walker

LATEST ARTICLES ( 578 )

• Tuesday 24th December - On the Sofa

  

  Well, here we are and it's the last day of Catvent! By the time I post this, it will no doubt be Christmas day somewhere in the world (I have my Father Christma... Read more

  Posted on 24 December 2024 CULTURE

• Monday 23rd December - Women's Rights - A Meeting

  

  Oh no! We are down to our penultimate Catvent and for the last two days I seemed to have ended up with two completely different sides of myself. So, let's... Read more

  Posted on 23 December 2024 CULTURE

• Sunday 22nd December - Woman Lying on a Bench

  

  Gosh, it's Sunday! We only have a couple more after this! I best get on with it...'Her Mother's Voice'That one took me a minute and I had to go and google... Read more

  Posted on 22 December 2024 CULTURE

• Saturday 21st December - Witness My Act and Deed

  

  Well, here we are on the shortest day of the year (or longest, if you are my Australian friends) and it always feels a bit like a turning point in the year. Read more

  Posted on 21 December 2024 CULTURE

• Friday 20th December - The End of the Story

  

  Now look, we've reached the 20th, that means Catvent is almost over! This has actually been less stressful than normal blogvents and thank you to everyone who... Read more

  Posted on 20 December 2024 CULTURE

• Thursday 19th December - Marigolds

  

  Argh! Where is my time going?! It is currently 4am and I'm baking a loaf of potato and leek bread to go with a friend's present while answering emails and... Read more

  Posted on 19 December 2024 CULTURE

• Wednesday 18th December - The Favourite

  

  Today is going to be a very busy day as I'm out with Lily and it will take all day so I best get on with things...The most stylish girl in town in that hat I... Read more

  Posted on 18 December 2024 CULTURE

• Tuesday 17th December - The Love Potion

  

  I think today is the last fairly peaceful day I have now before Christmas so I'm making the most of it. I'm currently under a hot blanket with a hot dog... Read more

  Posted on 17 December 2024 CULTURE

• Monday 16th December - Catnap

  

  Goodness, look at the date! We really are on the downhill slope now, and barely time to watch The Box of Delights on iPlayer before it's the big day!Moira and M... Read more

  Posted on 16 December 2024 CULTURE

• Sunday 15th December - A Girl Knitting

  

  Is it Sunday? I've had to check, which isn't a good sign as it means I've already lost track of what day we are on. I need to pull myself together as I have a... Read more

  Posted on 15 December 2024 CULTURE

• Saturday 14th December - A Cat Standing on Its Hind Legs

  

  Blimey, only 10 days left of Catvent! I'd best crack on, although to be honest I have a fairly quiet day planned. I need to sort out my front garden after the... Read more

  Posted on 14 December 2024 CULTURE

• Friday 13th December - Jezebel

  

  It's the end of the second week and Friday the 13th, which does not bode well. Mind you, I have a day off and I'm off to an exhibition, so it's not all... Read more

  Posted on 13 December 2024 CULTURE

• Thursday 12th December - The Awakening Conscience

  

  I can't believe we are half-way through Catvent already! Thank you everyone for your comments, messages and general smashing-ness. Read more

  Posted on 12 December 2024 CULTURE

• Wednesday 11th December - The Rain It Raineth Every Day

  

  Yesterday, I bought the double issue of the Radio Times so Christmas has officially begun! I had to remortgage our house to do it, but it was worth it and many ... Read more

  Posted on 11 December 2024 CULTURE

• Tuesday 10th December - Suspense

  

  Right, we are now into double figures! Welcome to Day 10 of Catvent...Fluffy resented being made to do the YMCA against his will... Read more

  Posted on 10 December 2024 CULTURE

• Monday 9th December - The Gods and Their Makers

  

  Ahhh, bliss, a day at home. Technically, I will be working from home today, but honestly a day of sofa, blanket and peace sounds like heaven. I have the dog... Read more

  Posted on 09 December 2024 CULTURE

• Sunday 8th December - Sunday Afternoon

  

  I started this morning by watching Fanny Cradock Cooks For Christmas, so it's a good day. I don't know if it is her eyebrows, her general distain for everyone,... Read more

  Posted on 08 December 2024 CULTURE

• Saturday 7th December - Le Chat Noir

  

  We have reached the weekend and today the Family Walker will be visiting relatives in a Christmas-y fashion, so I better crack on with today's cat lady and... Read more

  Posted on 07 December 2024 CULTURE

• Friday 6th December - Hydrangeas

  

  Well, we have reached the end of the first week of Catvent and it is my daughter's birthday today, which is exciting. If you have been with me a while, you... Read more

  Posted on 06 December 2024 CULTURE

• Thursday 5th December - Kiss and Be Friends

  

  I hope it is less stormy where you are this morning as it is blusterous and miserable here. It has stopped raining long enough for me to go out and feed the... Read more

  Posted on 05 December 2024 CULTURE