Really. I am guilty of taking my olfaction for granted. Of not paying any attention to the molecular miracle that happens with each inhalation. Of looking down my nose at the importance of matters retronasal. Until lately, that is. For the past few weeks, I have succumbed to the lurgy and been more clogged up […]
Flying the nest – and some things don’t change
Things I want my sons to know…
My sons learning team destruction Always give your spouse birthday presents in bed. This rather baffling bit of advice is number 21 of 25 things the Good Men’s Project thinks a son should learn. Excuse me? What difference does it make where you give a present, as long as an appropriate and timely? In […]
Summer’s soggy tail end and other things – this week’s report
A bit transitional here. Two back at school, one packing for his next chapter and I’m hanging on to the sockless freedom of the season’s relative warmth with determination. I’m sure there’s a metaphor in here somewhere on reaping and sewing. I was given a plum tree for my 50 this year. And here it […]



