Happy Boxing Day! That’s my outfit yesterday. Today wore these for Two Hour Boxing Day Spin: 1. Look at the attached photo: Tequila Mockingbird: Cocktails with a literary twist. 2. A present from my cousin yesterday. Cocktails include: Romeo and Julep Huckleberry Sin Rye and Prejudice Love in the Time of […]
“I’m not going to write a blog about this match if there isn’t anything to say,” I say to the parentals. Thirteen minutes into the first semi-final and Novak is leading Rafa 3 – 0. “What do you mean?” Dad says, looking up from his Financial Times. “Well if Novak just wins 6 – […]
“So, these two boys are both from the same police force,” the retired detective says, as he stands by their stable door, stroking the face of one of the horses. “One came here, and then two years later his friend arrived. They cantered up to each other and wrapped their necks around each other. If […]
On the bus to my Office, I have a strong sense that I’ve forgotten something. I’ve got my phone, so it’s not that. Checking the date, it’s the 16th June and…argh…I realise that it’s my darling Seb’s birthday. Today. I’ve been so wrapped up in worry-about-his-exams – he has his last one today – that […]
Painventory 1. Cramp in left leg – down the side and around the knee, but on the inside – the inner knee. No idea how/ why this has happened. 2. Blocked nose: new allergy that am going to see a specialist about in three weeks, by which time it will probably have killed me. Although […]
“How are you my love?” Seb’s message comes through yesterday whilst we’re sitting on the plane, on the tarmac, with no prospect of taking off. “You still on holiday? Hope you’re enjoying yourself.” Medal for correct spelling of ‘you’re’. Good boy. “Sorry I’ve not made much contact, been rather lost in work,” he continues. “Still […]
Scars, Tears and Training Bras 