STORIES: PEOPLE
Things Can Only Get Better
It seems that this really is a country for old men. Contrary to all expectations the favourite Uncle is now installed in a house round the [...]
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 [...]
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. [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
How to be a Public Servant
The Goddaughter, and her various assistants, have been helping to keep my house in order. Reputation is everything and without it, she says, she would not [...]
Introducing the “Back Swipe”
The superlight walking poles have really come into their own since round three of lockdown. I’ve spent the last year perfecting my cane and pole techniques [...]