9 Feb, 2014 | Uncategorised
Dear Mum I am in India, in Neral, a lovely place in the hills about 50 miles east of Mumbai. I am here to see a retirement resort and talk to the people who live here. Let me explain why: At first I thought that it was just an extension of your personality,...
11 Dec, 2013 | Uncategorised
People have suggested that I write about my mother’s dementia. I struggled with the concept for a while: there is a risk that this will become one massive whinge and turn-off for readers expecting something whimsical. And then there are all the concerns about...
10 Apr, 2013 | Uncategorised
I took Oscar to Farnborough common for his walk this morning. It does look as though Spring is finally here, and I chanced not wearing a coat but at times the chill wind reminded me of its Siberian origins. I do enjoy walking Oscar during the week, especially...
22 Feb, 2013 | Uncategorised
SPECIAL DISCLAIMER: This misery memoir-type post will probably make you wince, Dear Reader, but not everything in life is funny or quirky. I post it to get this off my chest, and it might help someone else in a similar position to know that they’re not...
13 Jan, 2013 | Uncategorised
My time is being taken up by this Fairbank sleeveless sweater knitting project at the moment. Whilst I appear finally to have got the hang of it, after umpteen mishaps, the yarn is giving me a lot of hassle and I am spending far too much time trying to tame it...