When I go shopping in France I have learnt to buy two of everything…most of the time. This saves having to remember if a carrot is male or a oyster is female. Interesting imagery I conjured up there, don’t ya think? But I sometimes I really need half of something. Like a large loaf of … READ MORE
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This is proof, in case any were needed. Why do I try to learn another language when I am still struggling with my mother tongue… In a new area for one week I asked about local amenities. Our conversation went like this. Him: Yes there are shops within walking distance. Me: Oh that’s good. Him: … READ MORE
This is Wetherspoons at Birmingham Airport. The sign was a bit taller than me, so the top instruction in English was about eye level for the average Brit. Now, what I was wondering was this. Did Wetherspoons choose the order of languages ( & good of them to provide flags in case you don’t recognise … READ MORE
As a live-in carer, you meet all types, especially the visitors. Here is one of my favourites. The ‘ Ooh, is it lunchtime?’ visitor. Arrives at 12.50 You open the door. She sniffs appreciatively ‘Ooh is it lunchtime?’ The sole occupant of the house is 91 and has eaten lunch at 1 pm for all … READ MORE
Elton (2) Celebrating the day that Sir Elton John is performing from Las Vegas around the world in cinemas. Yeah, yeah, yeah! Watch this hilarious outtake from my, I’m Still Standing, video. Thank goodness Kim only fell into and not THROUGH the hedge. It’s a sheer drop below!
First impressions. We arrive into the world toothless and depart (very often) toothless but apart from eating why are they so important? There was an advert in the UK a while back alerting us to gum disease. It showed an attractive ( by whose standards?) female who suddenly became transformed when she opened her mouth … READ MORE
I was talking about my new *best friend, when another friend of a similar age looked horrified. You use a *senior rail card, he asked as if I was confessing to some deep dark secret. Well, hello, why not? I retorted. I would rather pay the extra than admit my age. Huh? Ageism from our … READ MORE
