My grandfather always had a bonfire at the weekend when I was visiting. I would deeply inhale the smoke filled…
Author: Vivienne
Pantomime Season…
My youngest daughter was home with us for a few days. She is back in Leigh-on-Sea to honour her work…
Kinder and Brighter…
Trying to buy a 60 or 100 watt light bulb here is not easy. They can’t be had at the…
Blessing for the Day…
It is the Winter Solstice today At last. The shortest day is upon us which means? From tomorrow onwards the…
Shrieks of Laughter…
From where we live I can hear children playing. There are several schools in the immediate vicinity, I counted them…
Rubbing Alcohol Not For Sale…
One of the items we can’t buy here is rubbing alcohol. We asked at the counter of Boots the Chemist…
The Perfect Gift…
Moby decided it was high time he brought his family a treat. He’d found the perfect gift. Something he would…
Everyone’s Mum…
Tavelling and walking around London without children I find I have become every young person’s mother. I smile, I nod,…
Until Spring…
Looking outside this morning I saw a clear sky; bright sunshine leaned against my windows showing up every smear from…
SatNav…
My walk today took me through ancient woodlands. Every bit as historical as Kew gardens and completely free. One of…