It’s winter again. I love winter. A quick glance at the calendar tells me that it’s mid November and the fact we are at 55 degrees north mean that it’s winter. Autumn is over and spring is a very, very long way off. But if you need other clues, here are my top ten hints […]
Is this really what Valentine had in mind when he was martyred?
It’s everywhere. Revolting swathes of pink and red nonsense filling shops, magazines and TV screens. There’s hype everywhere about getting The Perfect Gift for the object of your affection or you face a one-way journey to Doghouse-ville. If you haven’t booked a table for an overpriced dinner on Feb 14 by now you […]
Mo and Roxy Razzaq: RBS – Finding Scotland’s Real Heroes 2014
When is a corner shop not a corner shop? When it’s an award-winning pillar of the community. Good neighbours: Not Kylie and Jason but Mo and Roxy, with their award. (Pic STV) Last month, Scotland got to know Mo and Roxy Razzaq when they won the Community Champion category at the RBS: Finding Scotland’s […]
Maw’s Mafia: RBS – Finding Scotland’s Real Heroes
Marvellous mothers: Maw’s Mafia with Bill Paterson after receiving their award (Pic: STV) “Take care.” How often to people carelessly say it by way of goodbye? And it’s always struck me as totally unnecessary because who doesn’t take care of themselves, avoiding runaway buses, war-torn nations or tightrope walking?“Give care.” Now, that’s a totally different […]