Monthly Archives: February 2012

It was time for Mum’s six-monthly check-up at the hospital yesterday. Twice a year, I’ve been taking Mum to see first the consultant and now the nurse in adult mental health services. That title in itself is off-putting and it … Continue reading →

When I was growing up, family birthdays were always special occasions. This normally took the form of a set-piece evening meal. In the 1970s, this meant a steak fondu. I can’t remember when we acquired a fondu set, though something … Continue reading →