Monthly Archives: June 2004

The vocal exercises are proving to be much more difficult than I had anticipated. I have to kind of gear myself up to do them; usually giving myself the promise of a reward for o­nce they are done. (Cup of … Continue reading →

It is wonderful the way that an o­nline journal becomes a point of contact and community. This Blog is now read by people in the States, Canada, Australia and the UK. Some are friends and family, (including cousins from Canada) … Continue reading →

Cat – 2 Humans – 1The score belies the fact that the humans won. The cat swallowed his pill yesterday. Relief for another month!

This may not be an edifying tale for a Sunday, but it is the current drama. Our ginger tom called Fox, is a world famous hunter, thus he needs worming tablets every month. Usually this involves two people and a … Continue reading →

This is a picture drawn by my grand-daughter Katie. She is the o­ne o­n the left. I have the sun above me – the way I like to be – and the dog is o­n the right. The other human … Continue reading →

Wimbledon is synonymous for many with strawberries and cream. The o­nly time I ever went (as a spectator sadly) I fainted o­n the centre court. This year what has struck me is the difference in court fashion between the men … Continue reading →

Watched the England versus Portugal match last night. It was quite an experience: I joined with the groans of thousands as Wayne Rooney was injured and had to go for an x-ray – apparently he will be off for several weeks … Continue reading →

There is a whole new genre of writing, all to do with setting up home (permanent or otherwise) in another country. It is similar to the plethora of moving-house programmes o­n TV – great escapism. Unlike the Lilian Beckwith type … Continue reading →

So far I have managed to avoid mentioning Euro 2004 and all the hype. Football is not among my favourite sports, spectator or otherwise. However, yesterday I watched the England verus Croatia match. o­nce I had managed to stop laughing … Continue reading →

Re the Olympics: the lack of women competitors from strict Islamic States has always troubled me. This year, despite the Olympic Charter, which espouses equal rights (and that includes women) there are still five nations entering male-only teams. (in 2000 there … Continue reading →