Category Archives: Observations

A family make a house a home

Posted on August 11, 2010 by

When we first bought our house, all those, let me think now, wow, almost five years ago, we had a truly manic time. A close friend of mine is in the process of putting the finishing touches to the new-build … Continue reading →

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How to embarrass yourself in as many ways as possible, at the gynaecologist

Posted on July 31, 2010 by

Today, my necessity is a trip to the gynaecologist. I’ve done a good job of putting it off. I’m almost a year late with my appointment. My faith in ‘lady doctors’ not being what it used to be. I’d made … Continue reading →

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The crazy Friday drivers are out there – on a Wednesday!

Posted on July 21, 2010 by

It’s one o’clock in the afternoon and I feel like I’ve done a full day and a half already. Not helped at all by the fact that Lori, whom I’ve had the delightful company of for just a little over … Continue reading →

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Bio

Posted on July 21, 2010 by

Judge And jury, Defence And prosecution, Teacher Would be pupil, Chauffeur Whilst therapist, Cook Despite bottle washer, Lover And entertainer, Party planner Mostess hostess Meanwhile accountant. Blogger, Secretary Doctor and too nurse, Cleaner Conjointly mediator, Editor Plus interpreter, Chief buyer … Continue reading →

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Ageing without dignity

Posted on June 28, 2010 by

In ageing I am not triumphant. Soon I will have ‘accomplished’ my coup of 38 years on the planet. Although, being honest, it doesn’t feel to me, to be much of an accomplishment. I have, throughout the years, of course, … Continue reading →

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Facebook rant

Posted on June 20, 2010 by

Yesterday, I had a proposition from a new ‘friend’ on facebook. The person, he, is a complete stranger to me. It’s not just that I have forgotten him. It’s that I have never known him at all. If I’m honest, … Continue reading →

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13 reasons to be cheerful

Posted on June 19, 2010 by

The children ate the lumpy pancakes and did not complain. Although Aden lost his jeans at school today (raining and very cold), and left the building in front of all the other parents in ripped shorts, he had managed to … Continue reading →

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Dear Husband, an answer…..

Posted on March 26, 2010 by

Ecstatic, this morning about my new-found ability to unleash the wave of thoughts slamming around in my head. My husband, pragmatic as ever informs me I should have a topic. As most blogs he knows are centred around a particular … Continue reading →

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