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A monthly splash of wit, wisdom and whimsy

The Lead Story

Fresh humorous observations on life today, from deactivating "hibernation mode" to exploring “polcules”, asking whether you should dress your age (think itsy bitsy bikinis) to generally navigating the modern world’s various curve balls.

Dispatches from the Keyboard

Exclusive, first-look snippets from my upcoming memoir, Curve Balls, White Rabbits and Long-Stemmed Roses. Follow the journey from 1960s Scotland to the present day in New Zealand.

The Bright Side

An in-case-you-missed-it round up of the latest stories from my blog, ensuring my best content makes it to the surface of your inbox.

The Final Splash

A closing collection of the oddities, memes, and videos that provided a much-needed spark of humour this month.

Life is rarely black and white, so why should your inbox be?

The Colourful Times is my monthly to see off those beige blues. It’s for readers who appreciate a story with texture, a touch of irony, and a healthy dose of curiosity. So, let me entertain you.

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Colourful opinions

Early data indicates this is at least 45% more enjoyable than a cold shower on a winter’s morning, and much easier to digest than a tax return." Here’s what a few regular readers of my blog have to say...

Brilliant Frances...thanks for sharing, as always inspiring, funny and heartfelt. Love your work!

Marnie Adams

A wonderful mix of dry humour and genuine insight—it’s like having a coffee with a very witty friend.

Jane Ashton

It's so relatable—makes me ready to tackle the world with a spring in my step and a much more colourful outlook.

Donna Tremain

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