"And what would you like me to bring you back?" asked my Father as he set off once more for the Gold Coast - now known as Ghana. "A pet parrot, please" I responded. "I'd like a cheetah!" I was in awe … [Read more...]
Managing Sleep Attacks
"Brrr! Brrr!" the strident tones of my alarm aroused me from my dreams with a jolt. Oh goodness! I had to catch a bus and here I was, wrapped in my bath towel dozing on my sofa. It is amazing how … [Read more...]
Hidcote Manor Garden
How soothing it is to sit in the "wilderness" area of Hidcote Manor Garden listening to the wind swishing through the leaves. Intermittently the peace is broken by the "meh- meh!" of sheep which are … [Read more...]
Dog and Cat Sitting – Episode 2
What was it I wrote on 11th July? Something to the effect "Dog and cat sitting should be so easy, but those of you who live with animals know that life with pets does not always go smoothly. . . … [Read more...]
Six Realistic Goals
Why did I agree to give my neighbour's granddaughter help with her maths? At eight-thirty on a Sunday morning? And, to compound my problem, why on earth did I stay up till -er, half past two - … [Read more...]
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