... with myself! Why, do you ask? I went to see an ex-colleague last night (who's become a good friend) I've only been to her place once before and wasn't sure where I was going as it's complicated to find. So I switched my Satnav on. Because of how Sharon's housing estate was built, the Satnav took me to the wrong part of…
Do you continue to give to Oxfam and similar international charities? I do not and never have, we pay taxes that go to international aid. I give to local need.
Some of you will recall how in February 2016 I lost my partner John thanks to a pulmonary embolism? John and I had been together for 25+ years. Since then, I've been focussing on getting through life one day at a time and slowly - ever so slowly - getting to grips with John's loss. Last August - with the encouragement and…
Am I the only person to say no to these...
I'm sorry to have to let you all know that Constable (Karen Pearson) died on the 6th January. Karen was a former member of AC although she has not posted for many years now. Karen was a much loved wife, and mother to two lovely girls and I know that they are all grieving. She was a good friend to me and I will miss her…
Well, it is still the nasty season. Even here. Rather difficult to find some interesting stuff to eat. I like cooking. I hate cooking for myself. Since I stopped my volunteer work I hardly cook anymore. But I'd like to read about your winter recipes. I know it is not easy to handle the season. But I am curious to read…
DD have you got the sponges ready ? Sticky can you manage the rubbing oils ? I shall be inspecting to see what needs doing 8)
I don't agree with all the things that were done in order to achieve it but, on the centenary, I feel I ought to express my gratitude to those brave women who didn't just get me my vote but who helped to elbow out the old prejudices. I see that, at the time, Lord Cromer insisted it would be 'A DANGER TO THE BRITISH EMPIRE'…
I'm going to be a model! A friend of mine who runs the most amazing vintage fashion shop has been approached by someone setting up an online magazine for the over 40's (men and women), called Goldie. She has been asked to find some models for a fashion feature to be photographed there who obviously have to be over 40 and…
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