Who Tom Johnston was... I went to Greenock to see The Electrifying Mr Johnston on Saturday night - not initially for the subject matter, but in support of the playwright, chum and former colleague Robert Dawson Scott. What I found was the fascinating story of a man I'd never heard of told with charm and energy. In the absence of any … ... more ...
Getting dressed in the morning… a disorganised woman’s approach
It's all about efficiency. That's where I'm at these days. Not so much the wash the dishes in the shower or don't bother getting undressed as you'll only have to get … ...more...
On a journey south and a delightful deceit… things I’ve learned lately
Write a post every day, she said (to herself, cos no one else cares). Let's see how that goes then! And here we are a week later, but it's been a good - and … ...more...
Staying safe when you’re abroad: 5 tips all travellers should remember
Deciding to go travelling is arguably the greatest thing you could ever do for yourself. A boost in confidence and your self-esteem, you’ll be building new skills, … ...more...
Half term adventure to St Peter’s Seminary at Cardross
From the archives - we did this seven years ago and the poor old seminary is still abandoned, it's future … ... more ...
What To Do If Your Child Gets a Sports Injury
If you have a child, you know just how much harm coming to your child is every parent's worst nightmare. From … ... more ...
On getting dressed in the dark, sexual confusion and hair washing – things I’ve learned lately
It's a huge relief, I must say, to have let myself off the hook and returned to little trivial blog posts like this - … ... more ...
On being useful, pet potty training and a waste of money, things I’ve learned
I thought that blog comments were out of style - so last year - turns out that I just wasn't writing posts that anyone … ... more ...