Blogging vs Vlogging or Blogs versus Vlogs, which would you choose and why? We delve into the differences, the interests and the future of both here at PumpjackPiddlewick

I am a writer, with blogging being my preferred platform. I love writing, always have, and the written word is where I naturally find myself most comfortable. Reading, writing letters, blogging. Give me a subject that interests me and I’ll happily disappear down a research rabbit hole, emerge several hoursContinue Reading

I like to muse over a cup of tea here at PumpjackPiddlewick. Which means my thoughts can take me in many directions. Let's see where...

This morning I was musing about a good cup of tea, over a cup of coffee. Having lived in Britain, I can truly appreciate a good ‘cuppa’. But, why does living there equate to a good cup of tea, I hear you ask? Well, besides the synonymous links between teaContinue Reading

Darker months engender dusting off and undertaking favourite hobbies. Here at PumpjackPiddlewick it is about using up scraps of this and that to make things. Let's delve

Looking forward to the weekend and taking the opportunity to enjoy some of my favourite hobbies. The weather can’t make up its mind. One day sunny and dare I say warm (for this time of year) another day wet and cold. But at least both are perfect for relaxing andContinue Reading

What is and how to make a junk journal letter? Using scraps of cards, paper even ribbon you can make a beautiful card for letter writing. Let's learn how at PumpjackPiddlewick

What a lovely weekend. The creative bug stung me and time was spent cutting, pasting and making junk journal letters. What? Alright, I can hear you ask, ‘Just what are Junk Journal Letters’? Well, junk journals are the initial concept. This is making journals or diaries out of old books,Continue Reading

A passion for letter writing dictates a chance to get outside, with animals, and write to friends here at PumpjackPiddlewick

One of my favourite past times of all time is to write and receive letters. There is something particularly joyous in this modern age, in treasuring the opposite of the instant. The anticipation of a letter is truly something special. Continue Reading