Saving The Best ‘Till Last
I realised the other day, why I was always picked last in sports at school. Yes, it’s that recent I
Category: Thoughts
Changeable Weather
The other day I was struck at how changeable British weather is. I know, I am a genius and should
Crash, Bang, Wallop
I’m sure you’ve all seen ‘Half a sixpence’ and if you haven’t, will now be rushing off to look it
I Married A Good’Un
I have had many times to consider that I married a good’un. What a lucky guy I am. I remember
The New Hoisting Diet
I have discovered an amazing new diet. But, let’s not rush into my world changing revelation. Let me not spoil
Flipper
“OK Flipper, show us where he is.” When I was growing up, in the early 2000’s, sorry that just slipped
Getting To Know You
‘Getting to know you…’ Any fans of ‘The King and I’ will be in full voice by now. I of
Where’s It Been?
I gather the football is coming home. But, where has it been and why didn’t the neighbours throw it over
Happy Birthday
I don’t want to boast or be accused of false information. But I really cannot believe that I will be
Confused, you will be
I can be easily confused and moving to a new house may be the straw that broke the camel’s back.
Good Morning
Good morning from sunny Hartlepool, don’t check your weather forecasts, they are not always accurate. Besides, it was sunny, when
Take Two
There seem to be so many re-runs I’ve decided now is the time to join in. Not because it saves
So Long, Farewell
To anyone who has not seen The Sound of Music, the title of this blog will be lost on you.
Hello, My Lovely
The phone rings and a pleasant female voice says cheerily: “Hello, my lovely, how are you this evening?” Either you
And if you must speak…
We have been practising our significant looks; this is going to be interesting to get over in writing. Have you
To Infinity and Beyond
I love the Buzz Lightyear’s call in Toy Story, “To infinity and beyond.” But what can be beyond infinity? Isn’t
It’s A Dog’s Life
Mary and I have been thinking about dogs’ names. No, we don’t have a dog. It’s an idea we had;
Representation
I have noticed in films and series, an increasing number of disabled actors. Particularly wheelchair users. The trouble is,
Fiction or Fact
Being long term ill gives me a lot of time to watch films. Mainly because there are hours on end
Who’s The Bald Guy In Front Of Me?
A few years ago, before I was in a wheelchair, I was queueing in a Post Office. As I
