22 Apr, 2012 | Uncategorised
I’m not known for my love of kitsch or schmaltzy sentimentality: an emotionally stupid upbringing and my current life in a catacomb of waspish gladiators has more or less drummed the mere suspicion of that out of my soul. But this little thought makes me smile...
29 Jan, 2012 | Uncategorised
So my cousin phoned me on the Saturday and told me that my mum wanted to come home and that she would forfeit the return portion of her British Airways Club Class ticket. (She has spent nothing on herself in her life, the least she can do is fly in comfort on her...
1 Dec, 2011 | Uncategorised
My mother is currently on the way to the airport for her flight to India. As usual, she will be staying there until February. Her usual plans for stays with friends and relatives in India are now somewhat full of holes. A brother and a sister have each written...
2 Oct, 2011 | Uncategorised
I just want to say how sorry I am for your loss. You don’t know me but our children played together in wind bands on Saturdays. Last week, when they broke the news discreetly to the children and us volunteers without going into the details, they were quiet and...
