What is a birthday? An excuse: for cake, for wine, for pleasing yourself. Wear a big badge and a bigger grin. It’s your day – what will you do with it? A reason to celebrate – or a milestone on the way to the end, jelly and indignities on the way to the finish […]
A success story – 100 words
A success story First: survival celebration, for weary warriors of weaning. Second: escape without a fuss, they’re too young to know. Nursery days: nail the formula – run around, eat cake, go home – pick up at 3pm prompt. Soft play seasons: beige nuggets contrast with technicolour plastic tubes stuffed full of screaming children. Theme […]
Things I learned today – Birthdays, basics and bosoms
Covid, house moves, sons hitting landmark birthdays, the loss of my Booths card… times that are unforgettable to the point of interesting. 2020. As another surprise, you can go to a wine school that teaches via virtual classes. They discuss what is a freestanding wine cooler and many more. There have been surprises at every […]