Reading Week at university has always seemed to be a bit of a misnomer to me, given that I’ve not been massively aware of any students doing any actual additional reading during Reading week. Perhaps it should just be called […]
I have just been reading a news report about the possible end of cervical cancer smears (by a Science Correspondent, who happens to be a man) and how home kits are hopefully going to replace cervical cancer smear tests done […]
Much as I love the ooh’s and aah’s of a firework display, I have never been able to stop myself imagining that I’m watching a huge bag filled with cash be launched into the sky and then blown up with […]
I don’t normally comment on sports. ย Mainly because I don’t have a clue what I’m talking about. ย I’ve loved getting involved in the World Cup Rugby – offering useful girly commentary from the sides; the Australian’s sparkly shorts, the number […]
Several of my friends have been extolling the virtues of having an Epsom Salt bath of late, as a cure for tired achey muscles and possibly cramps. They have suggested I try this instead of attempting to counteract the onset […]
Here we go again….the third and final People’s Vote March is taking place on Saturday 19th October in London. The People’s Vote March may be the last chance to remind Boris Johnson that he can’t renege on his promise that […]
YONOO….not yet a word, I’ve made it up, but it stands for “Young Old, Not Old Old” which has been referenced in a book I mention below and it’s a better term than “Silver Surfers,” “The Grey Pound” ย or “Perennials” […]
A friend of mine has asked for some advice on dealing with the pain of separation. This is allegedly based on the bizarre assumption that with my experience of hindsight and the value of cumulative experience I have something to […]
My daughter has recently developed symptoms of itching and swelling in the mouth, tongue and soft palate after eating certain foods. Hazelnuts she has been reacting badly to in particular, but also apples and carrots. So we thought she’d worrying […]
“Let one hundred flowers bloom, let one hundred schools of thought contend.” On the eve of Chinese National Day, I am keeping everything crossed (as my mother would say) that things don’t kick off even more than over the last […]
What a rollercoaster. Boris Johnson’s suspension of parliament as been ruled as unlawful and tomorrow the MP’s will be rolling back into work. WTF is going to happen next? The anger and uncertainty in the air is now palpable as […]
Well so far so good with my son safely deposited at university. We managed to stuff all his belongings for the next year into my tiny little car. It was quite fun spotting all the other cars driving along the […]
