I was going to call this piece “Happiness is Overrated,” but that sounded a bit defeatist and I wondered if it would put people off reading it. “Roll up, roll up to […]
The Art of Being Content
The importance of hobbies …and Andy’s Art!
I’m not very artistic. I secretly hoped I might have been a creative sort, considering my lack of any ability in science and the whole maths debacle, (see my ‘Being Bad at […]
On Anxiety
‘Anxiety’ is a word that is very common these days, which is interesting as, when I grew up in the 70’s and 80’s, I don’t remember ever hearing anything about it. I […]
Being Bad at Maths
I had a dream last night that I was a Maths Professor in a prestigious university, which is quite funny, as I am the world’s worst at maths. Truly, the world’s absolute […]
A Needle Phobia
As the time approaches for my annual flu jab, my needle anxiety rears it’s ugly little needle head once again. I hate needles, I will do almost anything to avoid them, jabs […]
52 things I have learnt in 52 years
1. Lancôme Hypnose is the best mascara. Stop wasting money trying other brands. 2. Never ever make a decision when you are angry. 3. Walk away from people who are tough to be […]
Leaving Cats for holidays
I was going to call this piece ‘Cats & Holidays’ but that would suggest I am going on a cat holiday. I’m not. I wish I were. Apparently there is a ‘cat […]
A Weekend in York
York is a truly magnificent city situated where the two Rivers, Ouse and Foss meet. It can trace its origins to the early Roman period and is a colossus of history, art […]
42 Years United
. One sunny Saturday at the beginning of May in 1976, (yes, that hot summer), I sat down to watch the FA Cup final between Manchester United and Southampton with my mum […]
The first 15
15 days ago I asked my daughter what a blog was. I had been looking at taking up something new and didn’t fancy another winter knitting. Having ascertained what a blog actually […]
