So here in the UK the Government, in their infinite wisdom have decided to ease a few of the lockdown restrictions that were imposed on us back in March. Well, it seems like people think that lockdown has been lifted completely, because, at least where I live, people are not observing social distancing, and are... Continue Reading →
some sunny day…
On the 8th May, 1945 both Great Britain and the United States celebrated Victory in Europe Day. It spelled the day when German troops throughout Europe laid down their arms. This year, in 2020, we celebrate still. It's been 75 years. Normally, there would be street parties, tea parties, dancing, and all sorts of celebrations... Continue Reading →
car trouble
I had a little car trouble this morning. I haven't actually driven my car for some weeks now, but I have been going out to start her up every few days, just to keep her ticking over. Well this morning she didn't want to play. I got in the drivers seat, put the key in... Continue Reading →
don’t come any closer
Yesterday, I was sitting in my house watching the tellybox, when I heard a knock at my door. This is rare these days, the only person recently to knock my door are my sister and the grocery delivery man, and I know when they are both going to appear, so I was a little surprised... Continue Reading →
colours
It's been so miserable and grey here of late, with the UK being ravaged by storms, three in a row now! I'm so sick of wind, and rain, and more rain, and wind! It's damn cold too! But, tomorrow is March 1st, and soon the days will get lighter, and warmer, and all the colours... Continue Reading →
breathe
If I could make a wish I think I'd pass Can't think of anything I need No cigarettes, no sleep, no light, no sound Nothing to eat, no books to read Peace came upon me and it leaves me weak So sleep, silent angel, go to sleep Sometimes, all I need is the air that... Continue Reading →
princess Fiona
When my kids were very young, it was around the time the film Shrek was out, and my kids LOVED that film. They would watch it over and over 2 or 3 times a day. I used to tell them that the film was about me. That I was the real Princess Fiona (Fiona is... Continue Reading →
statuesque
There's a new event on the grid, and it's spicy! Spicy is THE one stop shop for all adult furniture and decor, and believe me, it's really worth a visit. Spicy runs from the 10th to the 27th of the month, and this January is the inaugural round. Spicy is run by new event company... Continue Reading →
halfway down
Halfway down the stairs Is a stair where I sit. There isn't any other stair quite like It. I'm not at the bottom, I'm not at the top; So this is the stair where I always Stop. Halfway up the stairs Isn't up And it isn't down. It isn't in the nursery, it isn't in... Continue Reading →