So it is October 31st,early evening and I am sitting in bed lights off, TV on low, along with most of the people on my street, trying to avoid feral gangs of youths roaming around, On any other night, if somebody knocked on your door and demanded sweets or they would do something nasty, like throw eggs … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: October 2012
WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE?
I eventually got my picture driving licence and it made me think of how I came to change my name and my sense of self, What defines you as a person and how do you define yourself.? Robbie Williams and his wife returned to England to have their baby a few weeks ago week, so their daughter could be English … Continue reading
IF YOU THINK YOU DON’T HAVE TIME TO COOK, THINK AGAIN! 15 minute meals…
Jamie Oliver has become my cooking guru. His book 30 minute meals, in which he cooks three course meals in 30 minutes has become my bible, not that I ever succeeded in making them in 30 minutes. Usually they take me 45minutes for the three courses, but the recipes are good. Whatever food scientist put his recipes together deserve all the credit they can … Continue reading
THE CAPSULE WARDROBE.
Coming back from a trip makes everything look different. I see thing with new eyes. One of the things I am re-evaluating is my wardrobe. I manage to survive for up to ten days with a carry on case, so why do I have three wardrobes and a rack, full of clothes, shoes, handbags? When I think about it, … Continue reading
EVERY CYCLISTS DILEMMA
You know how it is. You wake up in the morning, it is dark and the first thing a cyclist listens for is the wind and rain. Today I could hear the rain against the window. Lazybones, my little demon, lying besides me says. ” too dangerous to ride today! …. I hit the … Continue reading
PALACES AND FROCKS.
So, continuing the hunt for the capsule wardrobe I visited Kensington High street, where you find posh versions of high street stores, serving the well heeled population around. For some reason the TK Max has much better stuff than our local branch and the Italian place opposite, which I think is called Prezzo, is great for a … Continue reading
THE NORTH SOUTH DIVIDE
My apologies for the long gap in posts. Somehow with all the travelling and work, plus difficulty in internet access I have not had time. I have so many blog ideas in my head, so I start a post and get distracted with something else….they are all lined up for completion. I have to make … Continue reading
PILGRIMS CHOICE, Cape Cod
On a beautiful, sunny, New England day we drove down the highway, to Cape Cod. In just a week the trees had started to change colour and I could see what a spectacular show they gave and why air fares increase so much after October 1st.. We were joined by my friend’s, friend, Mo. A down to … Continue reading
I LOVE HISTORY
For the next two days, I didn’t do much else except ride around the Old Town Trolley bus, getting a history lesson in the process. Getting off between showers and exploring, as I like to do. I called in cafes, looked at the architecture, the people, eating wonderful food and drinking great coffee. Ok, Ok, … Continue reading
Boston / Boston Symphony Orchestra / Boton Common. / Freedom trail / Old Granary burial ground / Old state house / Porgy and Bess / Silver tours / Symphony hall / Tea Party museum
BEING A TOURIST IN BOSTON.
On a rainy Saturday in Boston, I arrive at South station, and as I buy a coffee (excellent) and an almond croissant (too sweet and greasy) I ponder what is a tourist to do in the rain? So as City View Trolley tours have a special offer of 20$, I buy a ticket and hop aboard. With the exchange rate … Continue reading
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