I’ve just had one of the busiest weeks in the school year, even though Monday was a holiday. A Level coursework had to be marked and a sample sent off by...
When I returned home from my first day back at work today I sat and contemplated the garden. Many homes in the UK have conservatories and ours is no exception....
What a wonderful twelve days we had in Hong Kong in spite of a tiring journey via Amsterdam, where we had a long wait for our connections (it was the cheapest way to...
I got back a couple of hours ago completely exhausted, but happy that everything went well. The children had a wonderful time and most of them behaved brilliantly. Of course,...
My dear hubby took me out for a meal last night. ‘You’re off to Spain on Wednesday,’ he said. ‘I’m going to miss you. It’ll be a chance to spend some...
Last Sunday we celebrated Mother’s Day here in the UK. I felt a bit nostalgic as my son was miles away at college. My dear hubby bought me a beautiful Camellia for the...
I’m a member of the RSPB (The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds) and I had their newsletter today in my inbox. A staggering 470,000 people took part in the Big...
Eve’s post today is about a favourite book Non Campus Mentis, a compilation of mistakes made in college history essays. They remind me of some real howlers committed...
I’ve been busy organising a visit to Spain for 45 fourteen year-olds. This will be the twelfth time I’ve done it. Some of my friends think I’m mad to give up part of my...
I have my friend Anne to thank for these 12 ways to maintain a healthy level of insanity. They made me smile and I hope they'll make you smile too. I've been...
Today I went to a chapter meeting of the RNA (Romantic Novelists’ Association). It was daunting as I went on my own. I set off with my heart in my mouth, wondering what I...
Charlie cat came in Saturday evening and turned his nose up at his dinner. Now that was a first. Usually it’s head down like a trencherman. Mmm, I thought to...
When I got to school this morning I found it was closed for snow! It was such a surprise as we had none here in Chepstow. I was turned away at the gates, but not before...
Today is the first time in over a week that I’ve had the energy to do anything other than read, write a bit and grade tests. It’s wonderful to be feeling better. I’ve...
I’ve just finished reading The History of Love. That’s the thing about not feeling well: It’s a great excuse to read! This is the story of two disparate...
I'm a cat: get me out of here! I woke up when I heard my male human slave in the bathroom and stretched, my back forming a perfect arch. He appeared in the...
A dear friend just sent these thoughts to me and cheered me up in my feeble flu-like state. Think about them one at a time BEFORE going on to the next one......
Friday came and I was ill. The dreaded 'flu virus has struck. My throat started getting dry and scratchy Thursday afternoon. Then, the pain began during the night...
Thanks Kris and Eve for your Valentines wishes. DH and I had a quiet night in, having celebrated by going out on Saturday . . . I've added a new link on the right...
I've been doing some research for the W.I.P. and came across this touching account of Simon, the ship's cat on H.M.S. Amethyst, my father's last ship when he was in...
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