Category Archives: family and otherwise
A story for Halloween
As darkness fell the lights across the valley came winking on, showing which houses had people home. There was one stubborn patch of darkness, however, where no-one lived. Or at least, where no-one had lived for a very long time. … Continue reading
Posted in family and otherwise, Fiction, Stumbling through the forest
Tagged bats, darkness, Halloween, October 31st, wildlife
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The Ultimate Recipe for Flapjacks
Ultimate? Well, the flapjacks are popular and I’ve been asked for the recipe several times by people who have actually eaten the results, so I’m calling it a success. This is what I do and why. I really don’t like … Continue reading
Posted in family and otherwise, Life in general
Tagged baking session, buttery, flapjacks, fuel effiecient, oats
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Do we get the culture we deserve?
I’ve been pondering various things around this theme for a while but I read a tweet this morning that brought things into sharp focus. As a society we are often too separated from the consequences of our actions, so we … Continue reading
Posted in family and otherwise, Life in general
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One of the Wonderful Things You can Do On A Day Trip to London
Posted in family and otherwise, Life in general
Tagged Day Trip, heart surgery, London, stroke, TIA
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The Delicate Art of Avoiding a Broken Nose
This isn’t a guide to keeping out of trouble on the mean streets of Kent, it’s about taking a dog for a walk, specifically my dog. A Springer Spaniel has various levels of excitement; 1) Mooching around the kitchen like … Continue reading
The Wrong Trouser Leg of Understanding 