“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...]