Preparing for downward dog We have had a house guest for the past week – a large black Labrador called Pinto. He’s lovely and perfectly well behaved, a credit to his owner. And he’s also been very instructive. I hadn’t previously pawsed to consider how much wisdom there is in the wag of a tail […]
Surprise party – just what you wanted?
Finishing touches to the cake While the rest of the nation appeared to be winding themselves up for a frenzy of red white and blue bakery items, something else was going on Edinburgh.A small crowd was gathering in a city hotel to celebrate my Super Sister’s fortieth birthday. (I know, I know I barely look […]
Is there a lesson to learn from a sauce-y photo?
Family communication breakthrough to rival FaceTime
Rudimentary experiment How are communications in your house? Here at the Palace of Bundance, things can be a bit patchy. However, never fear, I have been working on a cost-effective solution that will revolutionise domestic communications in homes around the world. For example, I often experience communication failure in areas of domestic order restoration, footwear […]
The names that got away
Birthday Dude. Ten years ago this week I was getting to know my extraordinarily beautiful second son, Boy Two.Even though I knew I shouldn’t, I sat up through the night, held my warm bundle and watched foxes scurry through the bushes by the hospital car park.He fitted the name we had finally agreed on. As […]