A Tale of Two Mothers

A Tale of Two Mothers

This is the tale of two very different parenting styles…   We took board games on holiday. We were wifi-less and prepared. The Cargers were not in the Brownies for nothing.   After Uno, Cluedo (and forever more “White, in the Courtyard, with the...
Jimmy Malone James

Jimmy Malone James

I have a dog. His name is Malone. He is a miniature schnauzer. He is the best dog.   I have wanted a dog forever but it was never the right time. Then we got Malone. He’s an eejit. He eats bird poo, is scared of bikes, is overly friendly and a gobby boy dog...
Summer Sounds

Summer Sounds

I’ve been out and about this week which means I’ve been coming home later than usual. Once you get out of your routine everything changes. The people, the pace, the light.   On Wednesday night I got off the train into the truly golden light of sunset....
Daniel Radcliffe – rap star

Daniel Radcliffe – rap star

There are somethings that are guaranteed to cheer me up. These are things that I will rave about and try to show you on my phone in a pub with no wifi when I’m squiffy.   This is one of them. Daniel Radcliffe rapping Blackalicious ‘Alphabet...
Rich Bath, Poor Bath

Rich Bath, Poor Bath

I like a bath. I like a brew in the bath, with a book. And possibly a podcast. There was a moment when I had a fish finger sandwich in the bath and that was genius.   And I am fond of a bath product. It started with a yearning for Matey that was never to be, Avon...
Red lipstick

Red lipstick

My first make up purchases were black kohl eyeliner and a 17 lipstick called Simply Red. The look has not changed much. I am usually wearing all of the eyeliner or all of the eyeliner plus red lipstick. I don’t do red balm, stain or gloss. Lipstick, proper stuff and...