Sitting in my comfy chair on New Year's Eve, I reflected on the year 2015. I found this entry from a year ago on my "blog": <No, I have not made any New Year resolutions for 2015. It is too … [Read more...]

I had a relaxed Christmas with my younger son and his  family - courtesy of all the hard work my daughter-in-law had put into preparations beforehand. The only thing missing was my older son and his … [Read more...]

We had the longest night on Tuesday 22nd, so from then on the hours of daylight grow longer. Yay! When it grows dark outside round about four o'clock my body shuts down and I get so little done … [Read more...]

Remember, remember the 5th of November Gunpowder treason and plot. I see no reason why gunpowder treason Should ever be forgot." Isn't tragic that gunpowder plots have been part of our lives for … [Read more...]