“Will we be on time?” Boy Two glances anxiously at the car click. It’s the weekend and we are driving to a snowboarding lesson. Instead of a calm reassurance, the poor boy gets a bit of a rant and then a lecture. The thing is – he knows when we’ve to be there and how […]
Spookily in disguise as a proper parenting blogger
Middle-aged couple in marriage crisis
Brad and Angie have split up. Who saw that coming? I’m so sad for the kids. How would you let someone like him go? If they can’t make it – with cheekbones like theirs – what chance have us porridge-faced mortals got? Alternatively, a middle-aged woman like her who seeks divorce and custody of their […]
That wonderful little shop just got a bit closer
You know that marvelous shop – or even row of shops – selling fabulous, tasty treats and delicious ingredients? Yes. That one. The one that’s in the heart of the really trendy district miles from you and, certainly, a very long way from being handy. Well it’s just got nearer to you. Introducing Caprera – […]
When should children drink alcohol?
Now before you get all hot under the collar and suggest I’m advocating child abuse, would you like a drink? A refreshing G&T or perhaps a glass of something cold and white? You deserve one, it’s been a tough day. There’s something I’ve been struggling with. Here in Scotland, booze is a problem. It costs […]