Monthly Archives: September 2004

What to say in the aftermath of the Russian School Siege?  There are no words to encompass the wickedness of terrorists prepared to go to such inhuman lengths. And it seems there is no way to ensure it does not … Continue reading →

It is brambling time again. The hedgerows are thick with fruit in various stages of ripening, so a walk with the dog turns into a foraging expedition. Pity about the worms. However, the way to deal with them is to … Continue reading →

Sorry about the Russian adverts that appear when readers click o­n Menu items. I am still trying to work out how to fix this without having to delete everything and start again. Websites can be as difficult as cats and … Continue reading →

It's a long long time, from May to September…… so the song goes. Especially true when there has been no summer to speak of.An Indian summer is definitely needed.

Walking with the dog can be tranquil, funny or an endurance test depending o­n the weather and her mood. Today it was noisy. All of a sudden there was a high-pitched squealing; I turned round and there she was running … Continue reading →