Lucy BarlowFeb 20, 20213 min readFriend-Ship Keeps us Afloat during Lockdown - The Youmanity Photo Competition.'Youmanity' is a charity that highlights social issues by encouraging cultural activities, most notably their annual photography award.
Lucy BarlowJan 18, 20218 min readInto the Blue (Monday) - Embracing the Blues.Today is #BlueMonday - The most depressing day of the year, according to some. The third Monday in January does host a nasty combination...
Lucy BarlowJan 6, 20216 min readWhy Travel? - The Benefits of Travel.It may seem like the WORST time to start a blog about travel, right now. I write to you from my favourite slouching spot on the couch, in...
Lucy BarlowDec 31, 20206 min readWhy Make Tracks? - The Benefits of Music.“If music be the food of Love, Play On!” (Orsino in ‘Twelfth Night’ by William Shakespeare) If that isn’t reason enough, I don’t know...
Lucy BarlowDec 31, 20206 min readWhy Make? - The Benefits of Arts & Crafts.As a child, I lived in the countryside. We were a 30 minute drive from my school and friendship group. I had 2 brothers and a sister,...