I’m not usually big on possessions. I don’t find happiness in the “right” designer label on my handbag, or a flash car. But my goodness, I’m happy with my new patio furniture. Our house has a terrific view from the balcony, but I never spent much time out there because it was a mess, the old plastic chairs were uncomfortable, and we had no table. It was one of those…
The weather was supposed to have got back to normal by now, but it’s still too hot for my taste. All right – it’s less hot. In fact it’s just about perfect for lazing on the beach. Me? I’ve been rushing around again. I’m still taking little Sam to and from nursery. Actually this is a small job, and a rather nice one. I’d forgotten how nice it is to…
We have the calmina – the wind off the Sahara again. This used to only happen a couple of times a summer, but for the last five years or so it’s been happening more frequently, and over more of the year. We even had calima in January this year. To be honest, that was rather nice for everyone except the farmers. We don’t often swim in the sea in the…
I cooked stir-fried beef for lunch. After the first couple of mouthfuls, my husband started making “yum-yum” noises and pointing at his plate. (He’s far too well brought up to talk with his mouth full.) I had my own mouth full, so I put my hand over my heart and bowed as best I could sitting down, then held my cheek out to be kissed. He obliged. Then our son…