Monthly Archives: February 2016

She’s Still in There

I can’t remember the last time I had a conversation with Mum. I mean, a real conversation when I say something and Mum responds, talking about the same thing. I talk to Mum and she will occasionally say something in … Continue reading

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“A Good Book….

Listening to the radio last week, I heard an item about how little children of today read. As always, sweeping statements like that are best accompanied by a spoonful of salt and yet, there is evidence that reading is less common … Continue reading

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Home Thoughts from Abroad.

I’ve just returned from a two week holiday. I had a lovely time, since you ask. It meant I went almost three weeks without seeing Mum, though I thought about her a lot while I was away. It’s almost seven years … Continue reading

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