Yesterday was a special day, it marked a milestone date in my daughter Jacqueline’s journey through life. Although she is currently enjoying a well-earned holiday in America she is always with me. Today is a completely different matter. Today I am thinking of a very, very good friend who is no longer with us inContinue reading “Rest in peace Roger, my friend”
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A touch of Arthur Askey as my wildlife garden is set to bloom
They say it never rains but it pours, whereas in the last two or three days the rain has been waiting until late afternoon before bursting out of the heavens, which meant I could get some time out in the front garden. I had to clear all the gravel away a couple of years agoContinue reading “A touch of Arthur Askey as my wildlife garden is set to bloom”
Pilgrim’s progress beyond Slough
I haven’t been around much for the last couple of weeks. In fact my last post was on my birthday and concerned the Six Nations final games (men) which resulted in Wales being awarded the Wooden Spoon having failed to win a single game. Now some people, mainly those who don’t really know me, mightContinue reading “Pilgrim’s progress beyond Slough”
Never mind the Six Nations – our eyes are on the World Cup 2027
If I was a churlish oaf I could possibly say that the boys let me down today, especially when you consider it is my birthday and I had high hopes of a victory in Cardiff against Italy. I am not, however, churlish or an oaf and I can honestly say that Wales made me proudContinue reading “Never mind the Six Nations – our eyes are on the World Cup 2027”
You don’t have to be a winner to make your followers proud of you
The boys did us proud today – I know they lost to France but the first half was a brilliant back and forth game which, for the most part, led to Wales just keeping a couple of points in front. They had certainly had a rousing pre-match sing song with Max Boyce belting out hisContinue reading “You don’t have to be a winner to make your followers proud of you”
When it comes to celebrities you probably beat them with your IQ
I have always enjoyed TV quiz shows going right back to Crackerjack and through to the current crop which includes Only Connect, Mastermind, Pointless and, of course Richard Osman’s House of Games. There have been many others over the years, including Take Your Pick and Double Your Money, University Challenge, Impossible, Tipping Point, Eggheads .Continue reading “When it comes to celebrities you probably beat them with your IQ”
Restaurant reroofed in time for a sleepy little friend to have breakfast
Having commented on two hedgehogs having come out of hibernation last week, with the hedgehog feeding station lacking a roof, I had not seen them again, although the weather has been pretty bad. Then last night, actually this morning at five to six, one of my prickly little friends turned up. Just as well IContinue reading “Restaurant reroofed in time for a sleepy little friend to have breakfast”
Talking To My Father Whose Ashes Sit In A Closet And Listen
by Lisa Zaran Death is not the finalWithout ears, my father still listens,still shrugs his shoulderswhenever I ask a question he doesn’t want to answer.I stand at the closet door, my hand on the knob,my hip leaning against the frame and I ask himwhat does he think about the war in Iraqand how does heContinue reading “Talking To My Father Whose Ashes Sit In A Closet And Listen”
Brown Penny
by William Butler Yeats I whispered, ‘I am too young,’And then, ‘I am old enough,’Wherefore I threw a pennyTo find out if I might love.’Go and love, go and love, young man,If the lady be young and fair.’Ah, penny, brown penny, brown penny,I am looped in the loops of her hair.O love is the crookedContinue reading “Brown Penny”
Wars And Rumours Of Wars
by Emanuel Xavier “Ye shall hear of wars and rumours of wars,see that ye not be troubles,All these things must come to pass, but the ends is yet.”Matthew 24:6 I escape the horrors of warwith a towel and a roomOffering myselfto Palestinian and Jewish boysas a “piece” to the Middle Eastwhen I should be concernedContinue reading “Wars And Rumours Of Wars”
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