The first decade …
It was ten years ago today that I married my best friend. A lot of things have changed since then … But the important things haven’t. We’re still the best of friends and struggle to remember a time when we weren’t…. (READ MORE)
At least you can rely on dogs …
I’m running a little behind on things this week … things like responding to all of your wonderful comments, catching up with all the lovely blogs I read, and I suppose just life in general. It’s just been one of… (READ MORE)
Sweeney Todd…Love – the deepest cut of all
Happiness is an elusive friend that we can spend our whole life chasing. If the world looks favourably upon us we may be fortunate enough to catch it and then hope to grasp it firmly by hand for the rest… (READ MORE)
A Love Letter for St.Valentine
I would have loved you tonight if you had not been drinking, but for some reason you took to the bottle instead of taking refuge in me. I could have been your safe harbour, your rocky shore to cling to,… (READ MORE)
Ten Lessons to Learn From Gordon Ramsay
What is it about restaurant inspired reality television shows that makes them so irresistible? Is it because they deal in food, that essential replenisher and comforter of all? …possibly… Is it because against the fire of the kitchen hotplate and… (READ MORE)
For the love of the words
Some of you have been kind enough to note the lack of words appearing here in recent times. Your attention and encouragement is humbling and most gratefully accepted. I apologise wholeheartedly for the deafening silence you have heard in response… (READ MORE)
The Passing of Time
For some reason I can’t stand wearing a watch on my wrist. I hate the feeling of control or being controlled by something other than my own whims and meanderings. The constant visible ticking by of time reminds me of… (READ MORE)
Solitude
The phone does not ring No one comes to call Does this mean I mean nothing at all? The clock strikes twelve The hour is late Does this mean I will never escape? The sky weeps No one sleeps Does… (READ MORE)
Revelations
When they are born children are handed a single white envelope, tightly sealed and filled with nothing more than the hopes, dreams and best wishes of their parents. They are told to guard this envelope well as it will one… (READ MORE)
Forgotten Voices
Hello? Are you still in there? Are you asleep? You have been quiet for so long I don’t know if you’re still there. Have you forgotten how to speak? I haven’t seen you for so long I don’t know if… (READ MORE)