Here in the UK it's traditional to have pancakes on Shrove Tuesday. Why is it called Shrove Tuesday? Apparently, the name comes from the old word "shrive", which means "to...
Today I am feeling much better after a visit to the doctor’s yesterday and a good rest. It seems the antibiotics are kicking in already; my throat and sinuses aren’t as...
The above photo describes exactly how I feel: head stuffed with cotton wool and a throat so sore it's raw. I'll try and get a doctor's appointment tomorrow, but it's a bit like...
Happy Valentine's Day to you all! We've got a parents' consultation evening tomorrow night. Now how romantic is that? For sure the powers that be in my school haven't got a...
The above cartoon comes to you courtesy of Petite Anglaise’s blog (see link on the right). It refers to the art of procrastination. It’s a fact that many writers, when...
I didn't get round to posting anything on the weekend but I did think of you all. Promise! On Saturday my DH and I went into Bristol for haircuts. There was masses of school...
After days of messages to and fro between me and Bravenet, I've upgraded to the newest version of my internet browser and everything is now tickety boo - as is Sophie yawning in...
There's something wrong with this. I can't adjust the font and I can't post any pictures. I'll contact Bravenet and ask them to fix it. Normal service will resume as soon as...
I’m feeling a lot better but my nose is still blocked up so I’ve been using Vicks Sinex in order a) to breathe and b) not to sound as if my adenoids need removing. The...
Here are the two fur babies chilling on Paul's bed. When we picked them up from the cattery last week, the girls there said Sophie was gorgeous but she's a real greedy...
It was a memorable end to the holiday. At midday on our wedding anniversary my darling sister slipped on the stairs (the carpet tread was loose) and fell badly. We thought...
This past fortnight has gone by so quickly. We’ve only got two more days left. On one hand I’m sort of looking forward to going home to my little house in Wales....
Wishing each and every one of you a Very Happy New Year! This is a pic of us last New Year's Eve toasting 2006. That's my brother bottom right, then my DH, me, nephews at...
My son Paul arrived home from his travels on 18th December safe and sound. It was good to have him back and for him to rest up for a few days before we set off for Italy. ...
I’m so excited. My son is coming home tomorrow. Yay! I haven’t seen him since the end of August. He’s been travelling the world: Japan, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, New...
The pic above is of our mantelpiece above the fireplace. We’ve had these decorations for at least twenty years or so and I couldn’t resist putting them up to...
The weekend has gone too quickly again and I'm rushing to do a small post before bed. I'll try and do another one if I can sometime during the next few days. There's just too...
After another busy week at school with too much to do and not enough time to do it, I’ve had a “catching up with sleep” weekend that has been quite busy too. The...
Just a short post this week; I’ve been really busy marking assessments this afternoon and I’m feeling tired. That seems to be the name of the game at the moment. I get...
I don’t know when I last felt so tired. Monday was a full day with a couple of difficult classes. Then last night I had a parents’ consultation evening and was at school...
To quote a cliché, ‘Where did the week go?’ Half term has flown by I suppose because I’ve been quite busy. So has my dear son. Here he is bungy jumping in New Zealand....
It was a real shock to the system going back to work last Monday, especially as I had a full day. I made the mistake of teaching on my feet for five full hours. When I got...
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