We enjoyed a truly marvelously fun filled run up to Christmas and the New Year festivities this time. Lots of family visiting. Two or three dogs made themselves well acquainted… Read more »

Hmmm. What we fondly recall when we look back over the last few months. Sometimes it can be a tired old run of working and shopping, the odd visit to… Read more »

I attended a family party a few weeks ago.  It wasn’t my family, I’m jolly pleased to report.  The ‘do’ started off ok and everyone was jolly civil to each… Read more »

When we have a domestic incident, our family certainly doesn’t stint – we make a really good job but then we’re well placed to find a rapid solution.  This happened… Read more »

I worked in a town centre hotel for a short period.  In fact it was also my home for the same short period whilst I was sorting out a difficult… Read more »

It can be really hard to keep on top of domestic household cleaning sometimes.  I start off with the very best intentions, putting stuff away in the wardrobes and cupboards,… Read more »

When I was working in a court house setting for some years, we always had a problem with cleaners not being able to get their rather large carts in and… Read more »

I have a lovely bathroom and an even lovlier ensuite shower room.  I had them updated a few years back, taking out the bulk standard single shower and plain sanitary… Read more »

When I was out and about with a sickly person, helping them to get assessed at the very large clinic near us, I was struck by the number of folk… Read more »

I was at a ‘high end’ care home the other day – visiting a much loved relative who has sadly made the descent into complete mental chaos rather more rapidly… Read more »