I have just finished reading a book called “NO! I Don’t Want to Join a Book Club – A diary of growing old disgracefully.” I don’t think I ever have ever read a book that depressed me more. It starts … Continue reading
I was given a gift the other day. 12 exquisite chocolates packaged in a wildly extravagant satin jewellery box, of all things. But more interesting is why. In 1969, a drama student named Rosalind – a six foot tall redhead, … Continue reading
Things to be grateful for. I no longer own a gun. If I did I would have blown my brains out. But not before shooting my laptop three times. I would have saved the 4th bullet for myself. (I have … Continue reading
So gratified am I by your kind comments to previous post I am tempted to elaborate on this theme (I also have chores and looking for any excuse to avoid them). Way back before anti apartheid put paid to international … Continue reading
A dear friend of mine, who is a ‘real’ writer, is composing a piece along the lines of ‘TYPE WRITERS : A conspiracy to keep young women away from embarking upon more ambitious careers.” (My delightful friend takes life seriously). … Continue reading
“Spring is sprung, the grass is riz, I wonder where the birdies is?” With birdies in mind I have hung this feeder just outside the window, with a perfect view from the dining table – enjoying nature without actually having … Continue reading
I have recently become a follower of a new blog, as a result of a reblog by a blogger I follow. This blogger is very young from my perspective. As in late thirties, early forties, I would guess. She is … Continue reading
