I was just going through all the open tabs on the browser on my phone, deleting websites as I went to get to my last blog post, and it’s quite the wee snapshot into recent events in my life. Continue reading “History”
Feliz Navidad
There are two types of people in this world : those who appreciate the art and beauty of Christmas music; and HORRID GRINCHY MONSTERS. It may be superfluous to note that I am firmly in the former camp. Continue reading “Feliz Navidad”
Misnomer
One of the reasons I took my husband’s name when we got married last century was because it was so much easier to spell. Continue reading “Misnomer”
Upside
Lots of flight disruptions last weekend due to bad weather round the country. Continue reading “Upside”
Kitty update
The little kitties are thriving in their new home. The vets are enthusiastic on social media, although it doesn’t take a great deal of shrewdness to figure out they are not exactly impartial. Continue reading “Kitty update”
Spaced out
Our house is city fringe, so finding street parking is a highly competitive sport. Continue reading “Spaced out”
Animal antics
My brother’s replacement dog (RIP Tui the border collie cross) is two kittens. Continue reading “Animal antics”
Tribe
Just when you think everyone is terrible, you find that actually there are like- minded individuals out there. Continue reading “Tribe”
Language notes
I just told a colleague he looked a little hangdog – trying to be supportive, you know – and he said he didn’t understand what I meant. I had to say he looked a bit glum, like Eeyore. He would be around 10 or 15 years younger than me: what is becoming of everyone’s vocabulary?? Continue reading “Language notes”
Zen and the art of swimming pool maintenance
We were on our way to my fortnightly haranguing at the spa pool shop when the radio station volume started playing up. Continue reading “Zen and the art of swimming pool maintenance”