Denim, the famous blue material out of which jeans are made is a stretchy fabric by its very nature. This is where the store phenomenon comes from: when you try jeans on in the store, they might feel tight and too small, but because of the stretchiness, you will find yourself with a far too large pair of trousers before long, if you … ... more ...
More questions than answers, history and things I noticed
There's an 'end of' feeling about matters here at the Palace of Bundance. And not before time on many fronts... In the absence of a proper post, here's more from … ...more...
Looking Lass
The other day I found myself trying to write a poem about why I'm not a poet. Yes, I know... Anyhow, here's something else I did write. Looking … ...more...
Things that make me smile right now
Back to Penrith recently and much delight to discover that our favourite fried food purveyor has gone mobile. Thank you, Shap Chippy. And - at long last - … ...more...
Fun ways to improve your chances of having a baby girl
The gender of your baby is one of the few things in modern life that you don't have any control over - you get what … ... more ...
Grip
The fact I've written something that looks like a poem doesn't make me into a poet. Nope. It is only because I'm a woman … ... more ...
When is a cow not a vegetarian?
When it's eating its own afterbirth. Apparently they do this to protect the new-born from predators long enough for it … ... more ...
Procrastinating Your Way To A Blank Page
A DAY OFF We all need time off every now and again. It can be hard getting time off for writing, especially if you … ... more ...