My best friend all through my twenties and some of my thirties was called Lucy. We lived in a shared house together in a somewhat colourful neighbourhood (once described by my parents as a “slum”) in Nottingham. Many housemates passed … Continue reading
Category Archives: random
happy birthday
One of my favourite things about the interweb is it’s ability to bring people together who, in the physical world, might never have known of one another’s existence. My dad held a lifelong interest in amateur microscopy. You don’t get … Continue reading
bank holiday
Monday has been a day of doing things, rather than writing about them. A lovely, busy, happy bank holiday, filled with fun, family and sunshine. The perfect start to half term. I hope you have had a lovely day too. … Continue reading
phone pfaff
I have always found my iphone a bit of a disappointment. I got lured into getting it when I was working as a manager earning lots of dosh. There was no personal use of phones or internet allowed at work, … Continue reading
disillusioned
When I was younger I used to go to festivals. I went to Glastonbury in the 1980’s, when people still pitched tents in front of the main stage and you could climb over the fence and get in free, if … Continue reading
taking the pledge
Today I have been feeling a little behind the times, somewhat dispirited and kind of can’t-be-bothered. I’m not sure why. I have a ton of stuff to do, but have had trouble rousing myself to actually start doing any of … Continue reading