Here today in French France, Charlotte dictated that it should be her duty to clean the bathroom. Now before everyone gets keyboard-warrior-like with me over this and, in an attempt to amadouer* those who say a bathroom should only contain a bath, ‘it’s in the title’ etc, etc, etc, blah, blah, blah, our bathroom notContinue reading “She Loves Me…”
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Charity & Philanthropy… A Love Story To The World
My Consultant Neurologist (ret’d) friend recently asked me, “Daniel, if you won the Lottery, what would you do with it?” “It would enable me to be more philanthropic,” I answered. “You do so much charity work already,” he said. “How would unlimited funds make a difference?” Steve’s question highlights the subtle nuances between charity andContinue reading “Charity & Philanthropy… A Love Story To The World”
Fear of Heights…Paralysing Funk!
As I stood with one foot on top of the scaffold tower platform and my other foot on the first rung of our tallest ladder, for the first time in my life this Friday, I was gripped in the cold funk of paralysing fear. Even though the ambient February temperature had only risen to +6°,Continue reading “Fear of Heights…Paralysing Funk!”
Menopause, A Man’s Perspective…
Having survived the last thirty to forty years since leaving school and making my way in life, I am now in a position to look backwards as well as forwards from the crossroads of being in my late 50’s. Keep that fact between you and me as, just between us, I’m still 27… Settled withinContinue reading “Menopause, A Man’s Perspective…”
On English Road Trips…
Being a connoisseur of the finest Full English Breakfast has always proved a heavy load to bear, as one is consumed with an overarching attempt to find the one that beats the previous holder of the title, at Every Given Opportunity. That said, a recent road trip to the UK with Charlotte was one ofContinue reading “On English Road Trips…”
Gone Native…
As I staggered down this morning to flick the switch on the kettle for the early brew of hot lemon, I caught ‘the look’ from Ruby, deep within her hiding place under the stairs as her gimlet eyes glinted up at me while winter’s dawn broke far across the distant hillside and the rising sunContinue reading “Gone Native…”
Agadir, Part 2. Camels At Sunset…
Camel riding along the beach at sunset is a Moroccan experience that surprisingly surpassed all our expectations. In my mind’s eye I’m imagining sandy North African deserts, Bedouin tents, lush, green watering hole oasis’ and warm, balmy evenings all set conveniently around a small campfire where, above us, the stars of the heavens twinkle inContinue reading “Agadir, Part 2. Camels At Sunset…”
Agadir, Part 1. Never Say Never…
‘Never say never’ goes the well known saying. One to which the wise amongst us do well to subscribe to as, if nothing else proves an old adage true, time will out and reveal all, as all things inexorably change. What once was, will indeed be repeated, as lessons from the past are rarely learntContinue reading “Agadir, Part 1. Never Say Never…”
There Can Be No Excuse…
It has been many months since I last laid my quill upon the parchment of Life’s Rich Tapestry, this tome, annal, novelette, biographical chapter or simply a five minute tea break. To bring you a thought, anecdote, titbit (or tidbit depending on where your origins lay), story, quote, quip, epistle, historical happening or short story,Continue reading “There Can Be No Excuse…”
Free game! If you dare…
Never let it be said that retirement doesn’t bring an opportunity to learn new and exciting skills. The old adage of ‘you can’t teach an old dog new tricks’ is officially outdated and redundant, as this very week I am able to testify. For all of you thinking that my age related disorders (ARD) andContinue reading “Free game! If you dare…”
Carry On Regardless 