by admin | Aug 23, 2026 | Uncategorized
A boxer oblivious to the vicious uppercut that smashed into his glass jaw reels from the unseen blow, with the canvas rushing to meet him before hitting the deck in an untidy heap. In shock he leaps to his feet, rather too quickly, in denial of the blow that had...
by admin | Aug 16, 2026 | Uncategorized
Sorry folks, no blog this week. We have had visitors all afternoon and I would really like a little bit of R&R this evening. I don’t want to be stuck at my keyboard grudgingly, if I am to communicate with my adoring public I would like to give it my...
by admin | Aug 9, 2026 | Uncategorized
When driving back from the farmers market yesterday I had a glimpse of 1930 Great Plains North America. The stiff breeze was whipping up the soil and blowing it across the road ahead of me, little dust devils pirouetting in the hot wind. Of course it was nothing like...
by admin | Aug 2, 2026 | Uncategorized
Yes, the funky little UFO spaceship like patty pan squash have landed. Like perfectly crimped little yellow pies these are a nice alternative to courgettes. They have buttery flesh and a slightly nutty flavour. You can simply slice or chop them and use them as you...
by admin | Jul 26, 2026 | Uncategorized
Guess what I woke up to this morning? Dampness. I pulled back the curtains to see that the garden path was wet….well a tiny bit damp. The drought is over!! Yeah right. My weather station measured 0.4mm of precipitation. I suppose it’s better than nothing,...
by admin | Jul 19, 2026 | Uncategorized
I’m not religious, but what a blessed relief. I was a regular church goer in my childhood and into my early teens, I was a chorister and an alter boy, so pretty full-on. I even did my Royal School of Church Music choral singing exam and received a medal with a...
