Lending laughter to (mid) life

It’s my birthday tomorrow. Whoopee! Actually, not. I am too long in the tooth now to do anything except ask… Read More »

Marquees are popping up all over the place so I know summer is officially here. Went to a series of… Read More »

Now I really know I am middle aged. Oh God. That day has come. And why am I so sure?… Read More »

Just had a week in sunny Cornwall, sun being of the liquid kind, which meant there was lots of eating… Read More »

Went for pedicure this afternoon. Was running a little late so upended wardrobe looking for what are, sadly, unseasonal flip… Read More »

Set Fire to the Rain, I didn’t think that Adele could top her last few releases but….. Ellie x

Eighteen year old Son is about to move to London next week. When I say move, he will partly be… Read More »

“I’ve just passed by the cemetery!” Shouts middle child down the phone as husband and I start the long journey… Read More »

Just been enjoying a lemon & ginger with Sarah, picking her brain about a suitable punishment for my eighteen year… Read More »

My tennis coach (I never go to lessons but nice to say that I have one!) gave me 2 tickets… Read More »

Thanks for allowing me to write this guest blog every now and again, things have been more than a little… Read More »

Some products to cheer you up during these rainy days and all available online so no need to even get… Read More »

Semi permanent eyebrows – tick. Botox – tick. Liposuction – tick (but not worth the bother). And, most recently, semi… Read More »

It’s not looking good on the busiest Sunday for outdoor events…and I am struggling to work out what to wear… Read More »

I have started the Dukan Diet(protein based and popular with the French) today. Having tried it once before, for a… Read More »

Exams are over and all the children are home and those plans to give their rooms a huge clearout before… Read More »

When we first moved to rural-land, one of the things that concerned us was how to acquire a new social… Read More »

I know that it is the time of week where I get to go imaginary shopping and I put up… Read More »

With so many games out there to choose from, I must recommend this cleverly adapted game ofMonopoly Cash Machinefor children…. Read More »

Does it get much better than being lulled into a post prandial sleep by the commentary of the French Open… Read More »

You are so right Ellie, summer definitely has its pros and cons. Pros being the feelgood Vit. D sunshine, cons… Read More »

Finally the proper sun has come out and it’s hot, really hot, so…. I have been up the ladder to… Read More »

We had a swan war in our garden yesterday! It first began with youngest daughter’s dog, who is pint sized… Read More »