On putting my money where my mouth is
I was finally forced to spend money on something I’ve been ignoring for a while…
biscuits
On nourishing one’s heritage
Sometimes you just have to 🙂
On buying problems in a wine bottle
I lugged my suitcase up the steps and onto the train and breathed out – unaware that I’d even been holding my breath.. Looking around, it became apparent that I’d landed in the first class carriage. I would have to wrangle my suitcase and an unwieldy bag of picture frames* through the restaurant car and […]
On walking not driving
DB isn’t a natural walker. He says his legs are too short. He’d rather drive. I used to walk or cycle all over the place when I lived by myself, but since moving here I have allowed myself to become lazy. Naja, as a by-product of my many problems and consequent doctors’ visits, we have […]
On swans and water policemen
When I think of November weather, my first thought is “grey” followed by cold, fog, drizzle, wind and rain. Today is the 2nd of November. It was 17 degrees (C ). The sky was blue and practically cloud free. DB and I went out in the boat. There aren’t many more enjoyable ways to spend […]
On the days between Thanksgiving and Advent. ..
So that’s Thanksgiving and Advent sorted, but what are the 2 days in between for?