Yep – 35 years ago today I hitched up with Darwin and it’s been smooth sailing ever since. Okay that’s kind of an exaggeration (you know if you read about my romantic honeymoon earlier) but we’re still together and even still like each other.  And that’s a major achievement in this day and age. 

He’s a big reason I do write about women strong enough for love.  I certainly never saw myself as a strong woman. I mean, I handled whatever was thrown at me but I didn’t see that as strength, just coping. Then he tells me that one of the things that attracted him to me was my strength. I had to ask what the heck he was talking about. But once he pointed it out and nurtured it a little (okay a lot!) turns out he was right. Now I’m no doubt perceived as positively asserted in some areas. Okay Roomies, Sis, when you get your breath back, bite me!  

Back to the contest, the second bag of books winner is Tiffany K! Get in touch! And remember, one more bag to go on the 25th!