. 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 […]
42 Years United
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 […]
Evenings with Serial Killers
Ever since I was very young, I have been absolutely fascinated by True Crime. I’m not the only one, take a quick look at Netflix and there is an abundant range […]
A Label of Love
My daughter and I spent the day at Bicester Village yesterday. On arrival, I dutifully sent my husband a text saying “Safe at Bicester.” He text back, “Safe? Did you forget your […]
Positivity
I think I’m generally quite a positive person and my outlook is usually sunny. I’m not talking about being ‘happy’ in this context, as I think that is an entirely different concept […]
A Kite Surfing Widow
My husband Andy is a very keen kite surfer and I’m often asked if I mind that he spends most of his spare time in the sea, and the answer is no […]
The Gin Thing
A few years ago I would not have dreamed of walking to a pub and ordering a gin and tonic. I’ve always been a bit of a white wine girl, (though I […]
Exercise for Life
One morning last week as I pulled on my trainers, I realised that I have been exercising for 32 years. 32!! At school I was not interested in any kind of sport […]
Buffy’s story
In late July 2014, we got a call from Andy’s son living in London saying he was worried about a cat that had recently been seen in and around their student house. “Hog-ribs” […]
Mr Fox
A Fox was spotted in our garden last night and what a beautiful site he (or she) was. We were both absolutely entranced by this beautiful creature very gingerly peering at us through the trees and shrubs, assessing whether or not it was safe to come in. Of course, there was some anxiety from family […]
