A Day to Remember. 15 April 2013. 8 a.m and I have opened two birthday cards already. Actually opened them at 2.am. for want of something better to do. This was never a birthday I could have imagined. In pain and back with my parents. And about to cash in my pension. Right, enough self … READ MORE
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Back in the UK in June 2019 and based in Hastings so why book a ticket for the Elton John concert in December 2020 in Dublin, Ireland? Friends. That’s the answer. In 2003 I moved to Angouleme, France where I met a fellow Brummie ( someone born/grew up in Birmingham) Terri Stirling was a force … READ MORE
Let me paint a picture… Peanut. Milk. Bleach. How they all affect me. The first one would mean probably breaking a tooth. The … READ MORE
Street theatre for a single observer In 800 words. In Praise of Smoking Like Waiting for Godot with added nicotine. Location: Cagnes-sur-mer, France. Train station. Summer 2019. I can’t believe I’m saying this but just seen evidence that smoking is not only good for you it can build bridges too. There is … READ MORE
Again, just for fun and see how many of you really do ‘know’ me… Here are 6 more jobs. Herbalife distributor. Housekeeper/cook to Michael Jackson. Communications officer. Civilian role with Police. Lollipop lady. Sous chef at small French restaurant. Trainee estate agent. ** 5 of the above I applied for. 1, I never applied for. … READ MORE
Just for fun. 12 jobs that I have done. 1 is a lie but which one? Vacuum cleaner sales agent. Manicurist. College lecturer. Sales agent: Educational equipment. Hair and beauty salon owner. Children’s entertainer. Market researcher for sanitary products company. Campsite rep. Taxi driver. Avon lady. YTS monitor/trainer. Hotel: housekeeping.
Midlife inertia! You having a larf…? So what exactly got my blood boiling recently? Nothing to do with Trump, Brexit or even the dreaded Covid. Nope it was an article in The Telegraph written by Kate Mulvey. Of course she’s totally entitled to her opinion and I always find people’s ideas interesting but what … READ MORE
GMT and why Leeds is 6 minutes behind. The Time Has Come. For us baby boomers and older this may get you humming an Adam Faith tune from 1961. I tried listening to it just now and no way. Way too many memories. This weekend we have been ‘falling backwards’. It’s how I remember … READ MORE
