Not a good day
Thursday is my first day at home after three days of work, which are often followed by a mind-bending evening at youth club. Although I have chores to do it is a nice feeling to get up and feel in control of my day, answering only to myself – well in theory anyway. So yesterday […]
One final word on the convenience option
Tonight, the fridge full of ready meals of one description or another, I decided that, given the quality thus far, nobody would like any of it. Reluctant to waste it I decided to cook a buffet. On offer were: One portion of lamb rogon josh from the reduced counter and a pot of rice I […]
I feel I must go back to food
Having read this blog from end to end a few weeks ago – it must have been during the summer holidays – I decided that I went on about food too much and I would cease. Sadly I have had an experience this week that makes me want to revisit the subject, so apologies to […]
First Proper Caravan Holiday
Overall, our first fortnight’s holidayin the caravan was deemed a success. The weather when we arrived was fabulous; we could have been in the South of France rather than the Jurassic Coast of Dorset. Actually, it was exactly that part of the coast where a cliff collapsed a few weeks previously, tragically killing a young […]
Creation, absorbtion and acquisition
Creation: I don’t think I have made much mention of the two things that I enjoy the most – and generally do the least – painting and writing. I wouldn’t say I am highly skilled in either pursuit but both keep me utterly absorbed. This makes them relaxing and rewarding. Writing a novel, one of […]
Huff ‘n’ Puff Pork (serves 4 – 6)
This is not my recipe but I wanted to share it because it works. What you get is brilliant crackling, moist soft meat and amazing gravy. It’s my new Sunday lunch with friends recipe. It’s from Fairytale Food by Lucie Cash, published by Random House at £15. It has a couple of extra details in […]
Moved to write
If I sat down and wrote about everything that evoked a strong emotion I would never be away from the PC. I suppose that means that I am an emotional person – or maybe just a woman! Today I would like to share two things that have moved me, one to tears and the other […]
More Pictures
I have taken a few more pictures. This time with my ‘phone. Sadly, as summer finally arrives the flowers are past their best. The butterflies are almost […]
The Good and Bad of Dog Walking
Onto something a bit more cheerful. No matter how much you love your dog, and how much you enjoy walking, the prospect of daily walks is not always as pleasurable as might be supposed. In the winter, and for most of the subsequent months of this year, dog walking has not been a favourite pursuit […]
On Women and Work again
Having read my dad’s comments on the previous blog I think I need to clarify things a bit. I have done both types of child rearing and I have to admit that I preferred the first one, going out to work; and I suppose that my remarks about the disparity in the manners of my […]