Yoohoo. Helloo. Mr Google. Anyone there?(Taps fingers and sighs) Oi Google, over here.Ah, there you are. Now come in and bring your Alerts thingy, the one for Bosch because I’m talking about my 18-month-old Bosch Exxcel tumble dryer… or rather its door handle.Now Google, you don’t mind if I call you that, do you? Make […]
Simple quantum physics, rich hair and beetroot roulette
Things I learned from my children today. (Pics not relevant, just amusing)Simple is relative. On a trip to an archeology fun day (no not an oxymoron) at Glasgow’s Hunterian museum, Boy One and I were chatting. “I know more than you mummy,” he stated.“Really? Like what?”“Everything. I’m much, much cleverer.”“OK. What’s the highest mountain in […]
Postcard from Turkey
Things I’ve learned from my children on holidayDressing for travel is no longer a function of style. Considering travelling with children I opted for sandals comfortable and sturdy enough to afford sprinting if necessary. I decided to dress in dark gray and black, colours least likely to show up chocolate, ketchup or anything worse. I […]
The one with art, school dinners and sharp teeth
Confession: there’s a little girl I just don’t like
Why I’m up for the World Cup
Things I’ve learned from World Cup 2010 My chum Ladyblablahs blogged about the fact that her World Cup is not running over which put me to pondering… Vuvuzelas and cat bells have a similar function. The vuvuzela may end up being the lasting legacy of this year’s outing. It’ll go on the souvenir shelf with […]
Bike riding, bird watching and food stealing
Gok Wan-related heresy
I’m going to say something shocking, it’s been on my mind for a while. Here I go – Gok Wan is pants. There I’ve said it and I’m expecting an army of Gok-worshipping, shopping-obsessed harpies to be waiting for me around the next corner. What’s brought this outburst on? Well if you’ll just cease the […]