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I still remember when Mikey would eat anything Oats sprinkled with almonds, served cold. That’s what I have most mornings. That’s my ‘cereal’. I’m putting it in tongs because gastronomes would call that a poor bowl of porridge (cold?!). But … Continue reading →

You must understand, it was only the horror of renting which convinced us we must buy the stately house and garden. The price tag, £5 million, was somewhat aspirational given that we had neither part exchange, substantial deposit, large income, … Continue reading →

The news this past week reminded me why I don’t read the news. I didn’t need to know exactly how Robin Williams had committed suicide. And Cliff? Oh, Cliff. Next they’ll be saying the Queen experiments on her corgis. I usually … Continue reading →

Written for the Sounding Off section of a local magazine I’m from the US. In the States we have something called ‘window screens’. This technology may be new to those born and bred in the UK, so please allow me … Continue reading →