Monthly Archives: August 2006

Looking back can prove problematic; you know what I mean……when you go back to a well-remembered place from childhood and discover that the proportions of the street or house or wood have suddenly shrunk….. I had that experience recently watching … Continue reading →

Son No 4 and family were here yesterday. So far, I have discovered they have left behind- one baby blanket; one pair of size four trainers; and one Berghaus fleece……to fit a 6ft frame, if I am not mistaken. I … Continue reading →

The new dishwasher arrived today. I console myself with the recently read article which said that it is more economic in terms of fuel and water to use a dishwasher than to wash dishes by hand. There has been a … Continue reading →

Tell that to the three drafts of started novels on my PC……..

Reading the Sunday papers takes me further and further into the week these days. This week I managed to finish them last night but they left me fuming at the injustices towards women in some extremist Islamist countries/states. I read … Continue reading →

Could this new print on demand be something that authors will consider in the future. With the advent of supermarket bargains, we are in danger of books being reduced in availability…….or are we? Fight back, support the Shop Around the … Continue reading →

Here is Misty sportying her new look haircut. She thoroughly enjoyed the whole beauty parlour process.

From Praying for the dawn…….. This is my song, O God of all the nations A song of peace, for your land and for mine. This is my home, the country where my heart is. Here grew my hopes and … Continue reading →

Sore innards yesterday necessitated staying close to the loo. So I enjoyed watching the start of the cricket. England’s 347 for 6 pleased me greatly. I am even getting to understand some of the cricket lingo. Actually, I played cricket at … Continue reading →

According to What European City?…I belong in Dublin. Don’t know about the pub crawl, though I do like the non-smoking bars in the city. Same goes for Scotland, it is a pleasure to go in for a meal without getting … Continue reading →