1820 Settlers
BBC Wiltshire asked the public to submit a short story about something relevant to Wiltshire. I wrote this short piece about the 1820 Settlers. This is a group of over...
Why do I Blog?
I am often asked why I blog. People are curious to know why I am so passionate about blogging, and why I think everyone should be blogging 😊 What is...
Being a Writer
Being a writer means actually writing. I don’t write enough. I know I should and, of course, I want to. So, why don’t I? It’s an odd thing. I enjoy...
Glasgow’s Olympic Rings
A week after the closing ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games, I was in Scotland. Glasgow had it's own Olympic Rings. It is wonderful to see how this city...
Daily Habits
I believe human beings need structure and daily habits. I know this might not sit well with some people, but we find ourselves reverting to a framework, in so many...
Guest Blogging Guidelines
I am thrilled you are interested in contributing to the Dawn A Denton website. This is an opportunity for you to share about your skills, passion, talents, creativity, and your...
Crying Baby
Nothing upsets a new parent more than a crying baby, especially if there seems to be no obvious reason why the baby cries. The baby also cries with its whole...
Honeysuckle
The Honeysuckle is native to the northern hemisphere. There are apparently around 180 different species of this glorious plant. Because of its diversity, gardeners are focused not only on the...
Christmas Carols with Royalty
I had the greatest of pleasures celebrating Christmas, at the 'Together at Christmas' Carols Service in December 2021 by invitation of Royalty - the Duchess of Cambridge. One of the...
Golden Chad le Clos
The Olympic Aquatics Centre always attracts eager crowds at the Olympics, especially as Chad le Clos was the 'new kid on the block'. In Munich in 1972, over an eight...
Top Tips for Public Speaking
As a collective, we fear public speaking more than death. Isn't that crazy? And yet, public speaking is such an effective way to promote what you do, share your knowledge...
The Hermitage
For years I took tour groups to the Louvre in Paris. I have always felt overwhelmed by the art, the building, the atmosphere, which is abuzz with tourist energy. I...