When did you last receive a letter via “snail mail”? Not an official brown envelope bearing information nor a white envelope containing a bill - no, a couple of pages scribbled by a friend and … [Read more...]
Taking Stock Christmas Day 2023
Baking There is no need to bake my own but I so much prefer the taste of homemade mince pies. Bought pastry has that slightly artificial taste and goodness knows what preservatives have been added … [Read more...]
Books and Christmas.
Do you remember, back in the day, the countdown to Christmas? “Only 18 Shopping Days until Christmas” - because, of course , you could not count Sundays. Today there are actually 22 days until … [Read more...]
Books
The clocks have gone back, we’ve done hallowe’en and the shops are already featuring their Christmas displays so how will we survive the long, dark evenings? What better way than to sink … [Read more...]
Reflections and Ruminations 2
This morning I am sitting here reflecting on life, the universe and everything - well, more precisely, on why my daily newspaper has failed to appear. How can I get started without my daily dose of … [Read more...]
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