Clarence: Oh Lord…

They’re Coming Back! Let the lying and insults begin. Don’t worry about us, we’ll keep on keeping on, making the best we can of the mess you make. The pensioners will take to their beds for the winter under five quilts if they can afford them. If not they can always buy a tent, putContinueContinue reading “Clarence: Oh Lord…”

Light and Welcoming

What does your ideal home look like? Not as fancy or big. It’s the light that attracts me. Long, low, not a straight line, U-shaped probably, with a conservatory in the U. Doors that slide right back in the summer. In truth it’s not the house it’s location and land. Quiet. Fairly isolated. Big gardenContinueContinue reading “Light and Welcoming”

To Create Change

Why do you blog? “Today we declared war on Nazi Germany…” and then tens of millions more died. Seven words. Yet positive words have held off war in Europe for 79 years this year. However, those words must be followed up by the right actions. People with the courage to commit to, and pursue peace.ContinueContinue reading “To Create Change”

My Mother?

Interview someone — a friend, another blogger, your mother, the mailman — and write a post based on their responses. Now that would be interesting. I’m a medium so interviewing my mother is still possible. Although this is a brilliant question, how many of you I wonder have the opportunity to do this today? IContinueContinue reading “My Mother?”

Bit Tired but Good

How are you feeling right now? Yesterday we went down to Glastonbury to catch up with a lovely man who used to be our vet, and meet his wife, a warm, funny, and caring person. We also met their son. If the security of this country is partly in his hands I definitely feel safer.ContinueContinue reading “Bit Tired but Good”

Laugh and Cuddle Cats

What daily habit do you do that improves your quality of life? Laughter is the best medicine. Cats remind you that even the most beautiful creatures are not perfect. They also teach you unconditional love. We’ve rescued a number of troubled cats, we’ve loved them anyway. It’s been magical to learn that we can doContinueContinue reading “Laugh and Cuddle Cats”

Clarence on the Completely Predictable

“Those with the broadest shoulders should bear the burden”Sir Keir Starmer What on earth do broad shoulders have to do with the economy? What he actually means is that the wealthier you are, they’re coming for you. The fact that you’ve worked hard is entirely your own fault. You’ll need broad shoulders because they’re goingContinueContinue reading “Clarence on the Completely Predictable”