Category Archives: Blog

I am so glad that the mouse in the dining room was dead. The tone of the cat’s yarl alerted me to his hunting prowess. Why is it that he comes through the catflap with such pride, deposits the dead … Continue reading →

Oh how full of toil and trouble they are – (at least the ones I read yesterday were.)  I am back to wondering what we are supposed to do with the information, speculation and horror that is disseminated as news … Continue reading →

It has been said that the definition of being old, is someone who is ten years older than yourself. If that is the case, yesterday I was at least ninety. All being well, today will be better.

The Indian Summer has arrived. We even have seasons of mist and mellow fruitfulness. Autumn.

Have been addicted to reading an old novel of a favourite author of mine – Susan Howatch (1978 – The Rich are Different). It is leading me into the vagaries of the Wall Street stock-market crash in 1929. Despite all … Continue reading →

Into Oban today – the town seems quieter already, even though the sun was shining. Last week was all holidaymakers and bizz with loads of tourists wandering around in the rain, so it is quite a contrast. “Dalamory” however was … Continue reading →

No shortage of shoppers at Livingstone yesterday. But left to my own devices I would have been well and truly lost. Just as well I had a couple of minders. It is nice to actually see the goods in real … Continue reading →

Misty came shopping yesterday, real fashion stuff. She got a red tartan, lined coat and kagoule (with its own hood – detachable thankfully). The assistant complimented her on the fit and on being an early bird, ie just in time … Continue reading →

Misty had a haircut yesterday – so why does it make her all jumpy after the event.

The slightly warmer weather recently has triggered a series of memories. Me, walking down a road in South London on the way home from school. I am wearing a gingham dress. The dress is pink and check  and is part … Continue reading →