never say never

When I bought my sewing machine, I put together a list of all the features I wanted it to have. Having been sewing for ages and knowing exactly the sort of things I wanted to sew in future, I found … Continue reading

one good turn

When I do a good turn, I don’t do it in anticipation of reward. I was always taught to do as you would be done by. And generally, that’s what I try to do. So the generosity of others knocks … Continue reading

thank you

Well, lad is back at school today. He seems fine. My partner, less so. But, having lost both my own parents a few years ago, I know that over time, he will be. I just wanted to say a big … Continue reading

happy anniversary

I’m not big on anniversary celebrations. Example. On mine and my partner’s tenth anniversary, we abandoned our plans to go to a big party at a club – because we missed the bus into town and got cold waiting for … Continue reading