I trotted out to one of our local shops today to buy a bottle of sparkling water. As luck had it, a particularly well-stocked Indian shop was open so I raided the shelves. First a bag of channa dal to make a spicy dal mix with onions and tomatoes. Next pappadams. I bought a bag […]Read Post ›
A quick photoshoot of our time in Spain. Let’s start with the winter jasmine – in its full glory. It looks so delicate and abundant and smells delightful. But not to Adelina next door. ‘Me molesta,’ she said. ‘Are you going to cut it down?’ Er no Adelina, it only flowers for a few weeks […]Read Post ›
The first dog walk of the day yesterday brought some good news. A dog-walking friend who has been unemployed for a few weeks, maybe a month or more, had finally found a new job. Excellent. We were both really pleased for her. Similarly, the next dog walk brought more employment news. In this case, a […]Read Post ›
Without any further ado, here are some reviews of books I have been reading over the past few weeks. First up Cold Mountain, by Charles Frazier, (1997), a historical novel set towards the end of the American Civil War. There isn’t really a plot. Confederate soldier wounded in war leaves hospital and walks home to […]Read Post ›
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