. . . “Who the hell is that?” Is what they think now When they see their photograph. Inside, they still feel the same, So it is quite a shock sometimes. To see a human tortoise Gurning for the camera. It positively explains The dislike of the old For unauthorised photographs Taken by family paparazzi. [...]
Jun
30
2010
30
2010
Jun
30
2010
30
2010
Find Out Your Cut-Off Date For Being Fertile.
Hi, . There has been a really useful development for women who want to delay their family until near the end of their fertile period. This has always been the problem for career women who want a later family. . Although for most people the menopause comes in around the age of 50, there are [...]
Jun
29
2010
29
2010
Poem: Red Sky.
Red Sky. . . Faint tinges of shell pink In the morning clouds Til suddenly they expanded Painting the whole sky red. It may be a sailor’s warning But it ambushes the emotions. . .
Jun
29
2010
29
2010
Up And At ‘Em.
Hi, . I am a bit late doing a post today because it was a hospital day for us. It was a case of getting up and dashing about madly before hurriedly leaving, cups of tea still on the table only half drunk. . On the plus side it has been yet another beautiful sunny [...]
Jun
28
2010
28
2010
Poem: Precious Stone.
Precious Stone. . . I am not much of a one For flights of sentiment But I did keep the spotted stone That you picked up on the beach. I remember you washing it In the chilled and frothy seawater Before presenting it to me Like gold from the Americas. . . .
Jun
28
2010
28
2010
The Darkest, Most Haunted, Place In Italy
Hey, . Recently I was reading about Venice and I came across the island of Poveglia, which has a most awful history and appears to be closed to both locals and visitors, although psychics seem to be permitted to visit on occasion. . There are many stories about it. It apparently housed a small community [...]
Jun
27
2010
27
2010
I Was A Bad Fairy!
Good Morning, . Coming to you from a still very hot and sunny part of the UK. It is tremendous to have continuous weather which is as good as this. We are being spoiled. I suppose that the only downside of it, if there is a downside, is that I am having to water my [...]
Jun
26
2010
26
2010
Poem: Mud Bath.
Mud Bath. . We were walking carefully Along the February riverside, Slipping through slick mud And avoiding the dog shit. We decided to take a break By looking in the Garden Centre . It was quite bare and drab With none of summer’s show. You saw a bucket by the counter Holding two sad bunches [...]
Jun
26
2010
26
2010
The Fun Begins.
Hi, . Another fine day I have got myself into here. Blue sky, hot sunshine and it is ….what more could a person ask! . I wonder how many of you are packing for an imminent holiday. I wonder how many of you are heading out to Florida for some excellent wizardy-type fun. . Do [...]
Jun
25
2010
25
2010
Poem: Mind Games.
Mind Games. . . It is seven in the morning now Yet I have not slept at all I have just lain here Worrying about everything, Yawning so deeply that It makes my eyes water. I don’t know why I am worrying so, Even the smallest change In the tiniest thing Causes me terrible panic [...]
Jun
25
2010
25
2010
Bruce Lee. Legend.
Hey, . G’day peeps, I greet you early on a fine morning. It is still warm here and the light is quite luminous today, so perhaps we are going to have a another good one. Yesterday was pleasant until mid afternoon and then it became beguilingly warm and sunny….most enjoyable. It is definitely strange in [...]
Jun
24
2010
24
2010
Poem: Down By The Riverside.
Down By The Riverside. . . Down by the river They lie comfortably And enjoy a picnic. It is bucolic With noisy bees And sudden jumping trout. The wine has a sharp bite Which weds perfectly With bread, cheese, olives And warm, fuzzy peaches. . .
Jun
24
2010
24
2010
Tim Parks. A Sceptic’s Search For Health.
Hi, What a warm morning this is, I think that our recent and very welcome heatwave is continuing for a while longer, even though the sky is a heavy pale grey this morning with a fine drizzle of rain. . It has been so sunny for the last few days that everyone is beginning to [...]
Jun
23
2010
23
2010
The Oldest IVF Mother In The World.
Hey, . I see that Calista Flockhart and Harrison Ford recently got married in Santa Fey, New Mexico where Ford is presently filming. They have been together for 8 years now and have an adopted son together. Calista is 45 and Harrison is a fit 67. He already has four children from two previous marriages. [...]
Jun
23
2010
23
2010
Poem. Everything’s Gonna Be Allright.
Everything’s Gonna Be Alright. . . You have been restless Lying beside me In an untidy bed, Your hands clenched As if you were holding on. I could not understand What you said In a low mumble But you were definitely Not at all happy. . ,
Jun
22
2010
22
2010
26.06.2010. Open Casting Call For TV Series Starring Sean Bean.
Hi, . Want to be on TV? . If you are a wannabe TV star and you are also an amputee, then here is a total opportunity for you. . A new epic adventure series is going to be filmed in Ireland, beginning in July. HBO, the company who produced The Sopranos, are behind the [...]
Jun
22
2010
22
2010
Poem: A Strong Habit.
A Strong Habit. . . It is a volatile thing This heart of hers. She decides to leave But then she stays, She loves him And she loves him not. He pulls off the petals But she still turns Her flower head To face the morning sun. . . .
Jun
22
2010
22
2010
With Extreme Prejudice. The Culling Of British Wildlife.
Hi, . I just thought that I would share this with you. . I know that man was granted dominion over the animals….but what about treating them with a little respect and care. . If you are bothered about the millions of disappearing animals then you must read a fabulous, easy-to-read, well illustrated report which [...]
Jun
21
2010
21
2010
Poem: Harbinger.
Harbinger. . . Where do they arrive from Unannounced and sweet, Rising up from somewhere Far away from everyday, I don’t know the origin But I know the joy they bring. . .
Jun
21
2010
21
2010
Shame On Woburn Safari Park.
HI, . My god, did you know about the expose done on the inhuman way that the animals at Woburn are kept in. Although it has been trading on the fact that they say animals are allowed to roam free in a ‘natural environment’ this has now been discovered to be far from the truth. [...]
Jun
20
2010
20
2010
Cheer Up Keanu Reeves Day.
Hi, . It all began with a snap of Keanu sitting alone, looking very introspective, on a park bench in SoHo, New York. This melancholy image of him holding a piece of bread, and the waiting pigeon, really connected with his many fans and admirers. The photographer being a paparazzo called Ron Asadorian and Splash [...]
Jun
19
2010
19
2010
Poem: Downtime.
Downtime. . . There is a lot of preparation, Planning, and the making of lists Involved in the production Of a full blown dinner party With signature dishes And carefully matched wines, But sometimes, to be truthful, I would just as soon give it a miss And make do with a nice banana . . [...]
Jun
19
2010
19
2010
Disappointed After All.
Hi, . Greetings to you, and all that good stuff. I hope that all is going exceedingly well in your world. . I myself have had a disappointment after all! . when I told you that I was hoping that Big H would drive me to my favourite antique shop so that I could reconsider [...]
Jun
18
2010
18
2010
Poem:Good Morning Sunshine.
Good Morning Sunshine. . . How nice is this, Lying in on a bright morning, Sunlight striping bedroom curtains To tempt the urgent arrival Of another sunny day. . .
Jun
18
2010
18
2010
I Just Discovered Kevin Skinner
Hey, . Last night was Big H’s night out at his friend’s house to play XBox games. . For some reason I watched the end of an ‘America’s Got Talent’ episode on the television. It showed a country guy called Kevin Skinner waiting for his first audition. He blew me away because he was so [...]
Jun
17
2010
17
2010
Poem: In This Same World.
In This Same World. . . Huge groups of migrants Move like terrified birds Beneath an African sun That is all so eternal In it’s place and time, How can the eventual colour Of a brand new carpet Seem to command Such great significance In the scheme of things While a whole world needs A [...]
Jun
17
2010
17
2010
BP. A Blot On The Seascape.
. . .Raging Grannies protest BP their about frigging drilling rigs. . Greenpeace comment. . . BP’s stance? . Oh Dear, it seems that none of us are perfect then! . . .
Jun
16
2010
16
2010
Poem: Change Of Heart.
Change Of heart. . . I have given you my heart. Please build a strong box Complete with a brass lock, And an ornate key To wear around your neck. Please don’t just put it Into your coat pocket Along with an old handkerchief And random bits of fluff. . .
Jun
16
2010
16
2010
Feeling Fruity?
Hi, . Wow, matters here are improving daily. This morning I am the very grateful recipient of about 25% cloud and heavy duty sunshine. Wehay! . How is everything with yourself….I hope that it is good….after all it is Wednesday! Just think of it as being halfway to the weekend, and, some fun, and a [...]
Jun
15
2010
15
2010
To Wash Or Not To Wash….A Smelly Question!
Hey, . At last we have a decent looking morning here with 50% blue sky and misty sunshine. Not exactly summery and warm, but better than the usual. Who knows if it will get much better than this because we are already halfway through June. I think that we have already had our summer during [...]
Jun
14
2010
14
2010
Bribes, Whales, Cash and Prostitutes.
Good Morning Peeps, . So, here we are again ….it’s Monday…. and it is a cold and rainy one to boot! . The only good thing about Mondays is that they hopefully come after a cracking weekend, so if they don’t then you only have yourself to blame. . My own weekend was very very [...]
Jun
13
2010
13
2010
Back In The Old Routine.
Hey there, . So here I am again, sitting before my computer, drinking a big pot of tea…. breakfast porridge already consumed and the birds already fed. They had a lovely breakfast this morning because they were given almost all of a huge bag of prawn crackers, which were left over from a quick Chinese [...]
Jun
12
2010
12
2010
Death To Bloating!
Hello, . What an excellent sleep I had last night. I woke up without the aches and pains that both Big H and I have suffered from for the past week since we moved to our last rented accommodations whilst we were away. The culprit was a bloody awful soft bed that we had to [...]
Jun
11
2010
11
2010
Home Again, Home Again, Jiggity Jig.*
Hey people, . Back again. Missed you, but a change is as good as a rest! . So, what has happened in your world lately? Hopefully only good things and excellent treats. . I am well, thank you for asking, and feeling quite laid back about most things…. except for being fatter than before. It [...]
