The Fridge Slut
There is nothing like sitting in bed in the early morning, with a pot of Earl Grey Supreme, chatting to girlfriends on the phone. I was happily doing just this when the doorbell rang. [...]
The C Word
The best things in life begin with the letter C. They include but, as manufacturers often say, are not limited to: Champagne. Pale imitations won’t do. Canapes which are about the most indulgent way [...]
Doctor Knows Best
She didn’t get up but indicated the chair for me to sit in. I sat down. She introduced herself and I said how nice it was to meet her. Given the circumstances, I might [...]
What should not go up the nose
If you have ever read “This is Going to Hurt” you will know that there are things that should never be inserted into any orifice. Peas should definitely not be stuffed up the nose. [...]
The Best Life
The Grand was on his second babycino of the afternoon when he had a lightbulb moment: “Granny, I don’t think you can see very much can you?” “You’re right,” I said. With just a [...]
Fishing for Compliments
“A pop of colour does the trick”, or so I have been recently instructed. Even the most rudimentary of t-shirts can be dressed up with the addition of an ill-fitting jacket. It might work [...]
Danny the Guide Dog
Not that this has ever happened to me, but if I were to find myself in a long and boring zoom call, I might feel inclined to do a bit of online shopping at [...]
How I spent Monday
Everyone loves a bit of personal administration. Don’t they? There is nothing like changing arrangements for paying your rates charges or changing your direct debits. You can do it on-line and if that fails, [...]
They think It’s All Over
The Baby Grand has arrived. I was so moved by the miracle of new life, that I went to an actual shop and purchased a small floppy rabbit suitable for babies under three months [...]
For the Love of Lenny
It might have been the colour of nobility and power in the world of the ancients but purple been on the back foot in public life over recent years. It’s not fashionable to wear [...]