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Two items of note today….. The flash of brilliant blue in a jay's wings as it flew across my line of sight, and the dog trying to go through a glass door. The former was heart-stoppingly beautiful, the latter was … Continue reading →

May Sarton is a favourite diarist or journaller of mine. She has soothed me into many a good night's sleep. I wonder what she would have made of blogs. I expect she would have been very good at it. She … Continue reading →

As I have got older it has been my custom to have a “birthday month”. This year I shall be sixty, so it seems a good idea to have a “birthday year”. So far I have a sheet of paper … Continue reading →

It made me chuckle to discover that the Library Van had no books left o­n dieting this week. And there are wholesale groans when anyone produces a box of chocolates. A similar thing happens over party invitations. I guess we … Continue reading →

Has no-one else twigged that all the disruption to flights because of security fears, is actually achieving an end in itself? I agree that we all want to feel as safe as possible when flying, and I realise that if … Continue reading →

A new cat blanket has been added to the collection adorning the cat's favourite chairs. This should help with cleanliness. The o­nly trouble is that he really, really prefers sitting o­n people. That is cats for you.

Back to normal after the Christmas and New Year festivities – what a relief.Funny how decorations can look wonderful and exciting when we put them up in the middle of December, but sad and tired as we approach Twelfth Night. … Continue reading →

Funny how marks o­n a piece of paper are significant. Today as the last day of the “old year” holds a special place in folk-lore. Both my grandmother and  mother used to insist that the house be cleaned from top to … Continue reading →

In the last few years I have tended towards the idea of having a Birthday Month. It has helped to soften the fact of ageing rather nicely. Not that I have managed to find time for many treats, but it … Continue reading →

Watched the video of the film starring Billy Connolly. The director was obviously into arty pseudo-sepia backgrounds and overly loud music, but o­nce the storyline became clear, it was rather enjoyable to see both religious leaders and insurance executives squirming. … Continue reading →