Sorry for the delayed posting this week, but it’s for a good reason, honest. Let me explain … Over the past two years I’ve read with interest as the five ladies of the Italy Blogging Roundtable have shared their stories … Continue reading
The sun’s out and the clocks have gone forward, so everyone’s a bit discombobulated. Outside, Fat Cat leaps out of a flowerbed and into the air, then scoots across the lawn. Halfway over she freezes in a crouch and stares … Continue reading
Snow, snow and more snow. While my sister-in-law and my brother were in hospital producing niece number two, niece number one was busy building snowmen. Snowman count in the garden? Currently five, plus three snow angels. It’s amazing how much more … Continue reading
Steam rises from the ground as the sun hits yesterday’s puddles. A dragonfly skitters past on the wing. The fields the far side of the stream are shrouded in early-morning mist which the sun is doing its best to burn … Continue reading
“Drake,” says Kev. “Francis?” asks Jim. “Sir,” replies Kev. It’s the Sunday night pub quiz. The main claim to fame of this little pub in the middle of the Dorset countryside is that CJ from Eggheads pops in every so … Continue reading
‘Twas the day before Christmas, and all through the house, many creatures were stirring … Carols from Kings in the kitchen compete with Prince Caspian in the sitting room, distracting me as I write at the dining room table. My … Continue reading
I’ve been playing with Tripline, a new site that maps your journeys. You have the option to add commentary, music, photos – whatever you want, really. Lots of fun! So here’s my journey from Sicily to Somerset, with music, map … Continue reading
I’m standing in a muddy field in Somerset in the pouring rain, listening to bands, dancing like a loon and drinking cider. You might think I was at Glastonbury. I’m not. I’m in Galhampton, a little village that you’ve probably … Continue reading
