STORIES: OUT & ABOUT
The Last Word
Over the last year I’ve been plagued by my nemesis Anne Taylor. She pops up everywhere but has now met her match in the shape of [...]
My Natural Colour
“How did you dye your hair that colour when it’s so short?” “This is my natural colour,” I said. “Nahhh. No one has hair that colour.” [...]
Call Me by My Name
I’ve been called some choice things in my time. I don’t suppose I will ever be privy to the full range. The Son, who was a [...]
Turn up the Heat
You might imagine that the demise of taste buds would rule out a craving for food. On the contrary, not even nausea can do that, and [...]
The Invisible Woman
“Oh Granny, What are you wearing?” said a horrified looking Grand as I showed off my beach attire. I said nothing when he elected to come [...]
John West Ward
I am not in Kansas anymore. Actually, it’s fair to say that I’ve never been to Kansas, nor have I ever had much of an urge [...]
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 [...]