Surviving a Spring Black-Out
I survived the great spring black-out of 2023. With the help of a log fire, my ski underwear, and a really, really great book.
Apologies from the Sick Room
My meatier posts have been postponed due to illness my friends. So here’s a little rambling reminiscing about salt water gargling.
Down a Language Rabbit Hole
I fell down a couple of language rabbit holes this week. Discussing words and expressions. Precipitated by my new Zara jeans.
My Week in La-La Land.
I’m spending too much time in la-la land. Reading books & watching films that transport me to another time & place. And getting stuck there.
Are You in a “Friends Recession”?
Retirement can trigger a friends recession if you let it. You need to take the initiative, and not let old friends disappear from your life.
Merry Christmas from “The ‘Tick.”
Merry Christmas from “the ‘Tick.” Hope you have a good holiday, that makes you happy and content no matter what your Christmas traditions are.
On Family Drama
Family drama. We all have it. But we should be careful how much family drama we make public. Because we can’t always take back our words.
November Vlog: Makeover Stories
My November vlog is about makeover stories. Our recent bathroom renovation. And an exploration of MY daily makeover wrt skincare and makeup.
Running on Retirement Time
Now that I’m retired I run my life on retirement time. Which is great. Except that I now seem utterly incapable of being on time.
Over the Backyard Fence
Let’s pretend that we’re standing in our backyards, holding our cups of tea. And we have a good natter over the backyard fence.