Does a parrot have a memory? It has been a while since Dylan came for a visit but he soon settled into routine. He sat patiently in his travel cage watching as B and I set up his larger cage on my … [Read more...]

There is something very special about watching the sun rise and one of the best places to watch is across the Thames Estuary at Southend. I resolved to rise before dawn and go down to the Sea Front to … [Read more...]

Sitting in my comfy chair on New Year's Eve, I reflected on the year 2015. I found this entry from a year ago on my "blog": <No, I have not made any New Year resolutions for 2015. It is too … [Read more...]

I had a relaxed Christmas with my younger son and his  family - courtesy of all the hard work my daughter-in-law had put into preparations beforehand. The only thing missing was my older son and his … [Read more...]

We had the longest night on Tuesday 22nd, so from then on the hours of daylight grow longer. Yay! When it grows dark outside round about four o'clock my body shuts down and I get so little done … [Read more...]