Why were so many schools closed last week? Snow! We had about three to four inches of snow the first day down here on the Thames Estuary. The second day, another three inches of snow fell, lying on … [Read more...]

“If you’re offended, it’s your problem.” Salmon Rushdie. Are you easily offended? Do you shudder when the speaker misuses the verb "to lie" - as in “ . . . she went upstairs to lay down"? My late … [Read more...]

'Don’t walk behind me; I may not lead. Don’t walk in front of me; I may not follow. Just walk beside me and be my friend' - by Albert Camus I am blessed with an amazing circle of friends. The … [Read more...]

  Belated post, written one week ago! "Christmas comes but once a year, and when it comes it brings good cheer." . . . or does it? There is such a build-up to the festive season each … [Read more...]