A Terminal Conversation
there aren’t many boundaries in chats with a four-year-olds
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12/06/2018
Flaccid and Flat … and Short of Wind
Grandson 1 showed me a lump on his forehead next morning — he blamed me because I threw it, I blamed him because he didn't catch it, and it was right there. We both laughed. Okay hurt happens, but it’s a good hurt.
02/04/2018
How to Cook a Fabulous, Succulent Steak — Marinaded in Basil, Garlic and Lemon Juice
All you need is a well matured steak from an artisan butcher and this simple cooking method
24/02/2016
4 Weeks Today
Yes, 4 Weeks Today You can't start the next chapter if you keep re-reading the last one … We're moving to the East Neuk of Fife. It is full of history…
11/09/2015
Human Beans
Human Beans, a joyous repast Part of the secret of success in life is to eat what you like and let the food fight it out inside.” Mark Twain Beans,…
09/09/2015
Toddler in La La Land
What do you get when you combine Edinburgh New Town, a toddler and a grandpa she calls 'Mac'?
17/06/2015
So that’s what the kids read these days…
Revelation I wasn’t expecting a revelation on the bus. Imagine, my first trip from Glasgow to Ayr on the X77 express. It’s a pretty hot ticket, if not for the…
01/02/2015
No Santa? Says who?
No Santa? After a bright smile of greeting, my grandson's broad, innocent face clouded with distress. When he hugged me he whispered, through a choking sob. "There's no Santa." "Of course…
24/12/2014