Tag Archives: England

THE PASSION OF MEMORIES

Posted on April 14, 2013 by

Once, my little granddaughter asked me what darning was. Does anyone remember darning socks? I can see my Ma now, sitting in front of an open coal fire, a wooden mushroom in her hand, a basket full of balls of … Continue reading →

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WRITER’S WALL

Posted on March 10, 2013 by

Writer’s block – we’ve all heard about it. It’s totally unacceptable to me, so I’ve softened the condition by calling it Writer’s Wall; that gives me a chance to consider graffiti at some point. I’ve been back in the chilly … Continue reading →

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ON BEING AN OLDER WOMAN

Posted on October 9, 2012 by

If you are a woman, reaching a certain age in the UK means that you are supposed to keep youth mouth shut and play Bingo. You must to talk in platitudes, making sure that you know your place by never … Continue reading →

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HEDGE FUNDS OR CHILDREN?

Posted on August 30, 2012 by

As the mother of four adult children, I’ve been pondering on their childhoods and my parenting skills. I have always worked. Why did I work? My reasons were were purely economic. How did I cope? Like working women today, I enlisted on the … Continue reading →

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WARDEN OR ABUSER?

Posted on August 24, 2012 by

Looking after vulnerable older people is a serious responsibility. Abuse of older people comes in many forms. This is what Age UK say about the issue:  http://www.ageuk.org.uk/ If you know an older person who is being abused or who may be at risk of … Continue reading →

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ONE MAN’S MEAT

Posted on August 2, 2012 by

Staring out of the window today at the rain drenched Devon countryside, I took a break from writing my second novel and thought about some of the projects I produced for the county. One particular project came to mind as … Continue reading →

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WHAT’S HAPPENING TO OUR LOCAL COUNCILS?

Posted on May 15, 2012 by

Last year, we were throwing up our hands in horror at the alleged misdemeanors of Edinburgh City Council. BBC Scotland  found evidence of things seriously amiss in building work overseen by the council. It seemed that work done under the statutory notice system – … Continue reading →

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LOOS AND VIEWS

Posted on December 17, 2011 by

I couldn’t face Christmas shopping this morning, so instead I walked. And walked and walked and walked. There is something about the rhythm of the step that clears the head and makes the brain function better. The walk was a … Continue reading →

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THE JOY OF MEETINGS

Posted on October 4, 2011 by

Meetings! The Brits love ‘em. Give a committee a table and some papers and they will push them around forever. Tea and coffee must be provided of course, and in the most serious of meetings, there is usually herbal infusions … Continue reading →

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NATURAL THEATRE

Posted on May 7, 2011 by

Six o’clock in the morning and a thunder storm is about to unload on my small patch of the earth. No use staying in bed. I’m up and at the window, watching the clouds get ready for war. Thunder storms … Continue reading →

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