Well, the last time I swam in the nude was many years ago BC** …
We were in Malawi and climbing Mount Mulanje – a group of six adults with a couple of porters, on a four day three night hike. Continue reading “‘Skinny Dipping’ and other swimming adventures *”
My son is helping in the kitchen garden at school as one of his AOB activities. He came home yesterday with a selection of radishes which are delicious.
“Slight slug damage,” he says.
“That’s OK, ” I reply, trimming off the bits that look nibbled.
“Mrs S says we’re going to get some of those slug frogs.” Continue reading “Slug frogs”
Just to let you ‘well wishers’ know, today was the ‘Swimathon.’
I completed the 100 lengths, (2.5 km) breaststroke, and achieved it in under an hour as I had hoped. In 57 minutes and 5 seconds, in fact, which my son tells me is an average of 34. 25 seconds per 25 metre length.
Not too bad.
What was my prize? Continue reading “57 minutes and 5 seconds”
The first news I heard about this morning’s flight cancellations was on the way back from school. Eldest has gone in today for drama class… rather dramatic, I thought, to close all the UK airports. Continue reading “Planning on flying anywhere today?”
I don’t generally listen to Jeremy Vine. Something about his style grates and I usually change over to Classic FM, Radio 4 or even local radio. Continue reading “Death and talking about it.”
What party to vote for is of huge interest to our under age son. He’s 16, and really pretty clued up. He really wishes he could have the vote this May. At present I feel he is better informed than me about the differences in the policies. Just now after a tea-time discussion he sent me the following link so I can clarify my thoughts.
http://voteforpolicies.org.uk/
How do you fare on this?
Supermarket Dash
On semi-automatic around the supermarket
Sophie blanks out this week’s special offer
of red suitcases stored one inside the other
like Russian Dolls Continue reading “Supermarket Dash”
For some years now we have been encouraged in the UK to eat a minimum of ‘5 a day’ that is five portions of fruit and vegetables: among the benefits being promoted are weight loss, healthier heart and less cancer.
I am offering a link here
to see if I have mastered the act yet.
Germaine Greer and her book ‘The Female Eunuch’ created quite a stir 40 years ago when it was published. BBC ‘Women’s Hour ‘ have just broadcast a slot on it and a several recent articles have been published. For example
I must admit I have never yet read it. Though it is on the list.
Any thoughts on the changes we have seen in women’s lives over the last 40 years?
Boadicea's Chariot 
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