And, yea, there were a multitude. Many umbrellas died in yesterday’s downpour, this is how I killed mine: Scramble onto a packed train with my three bags and half closed, dripping umbrella behind me. Squashed back against the door by the crush, I can’t close the umbrella. I spot a person who I’m trying to [...]

When you do a White Pages internet search for ‘florist’, one of the hits is for the Molly Blooms Hotel. “Hey, I’ll go and get the flowers”, comes a chorus of volunteers. “I think not’, say I.

Our dog Maisie knows her own mind and has strong views on the way things should be: “Get uuup“, she implores each morning at daybreak. “I have to go for a walk nowwwww“, at approximately 6.30am and between 4.00 and 6.00pm each day. ” I want some of your food. Give me some. Pleeeeease“, whenever [...]

Him: “How’s life? Peachy?” Her: “OMG. I’m eating a peach now. Life IS peachy!” Him: “I’m s…peachless!” Chuckles all round.

A moment of pure terror in a changing room at Highpoint. Waltzed into the purveyor of jeans and selected the usual: straight cut, slim fit, black denim, size 10. And, hey, 20% off!! Just made the tedious trip out by tram worthwhile. Decided to try them on with a couple of ‘possible’ new shirts. Into [...]