Just reading her now for book group. I’ve chosen “Lady’s Maid”. Absolutely loving it.
February 8, 2026 at 9:07 AM
Just reading her now for book group. I’ve chosen “Lady’s Maid”. Absolutely loving it.
I was annoyed about something so only looked up occasionally and sliced in with the right answer. Hmph.
February 2, 2026 at 9:11 PM
I was annoyed about something so only looked up occasionally and sliced in with the right answer. Hmph.
Oh I’m so sorry to read this. Condolences at such a sad time.
February 2, 2026 at 8:49 PM
Oh I’m so sorry to read this. Condolences at such a sad time.
5 - 1.5 (had to allow that in order to deflect massive humiliation)
January 27, 2026 at 8:03 AM
5 - 1.5 (had to allow that in order to deflect massive humiliation)
Do you suspect some Irish shenanigans…?
January 26, 2026 at 7:53 AM
Do you suspect some Irish shenanigans…?
And how lovely that you are here, and such a friendly presence!
January 26, 2026 at 7:52 AM
And how lovely that you are here, and such a friendly presence!
And I’ll take Middlemarch upstairs tonight to add to my pile!
January 12, 2026 at 8:23 PM
And I’ll take Middlemarch upstairs tonight to add to my pile!
I’m about to start this. The terrific bonus is downloading a little theatre to go with it.
January 12, 2026 at 8:22 PM
I’m about to start this. The terrific bonus is downloading a little theatre to go with it.
On my radar but not yet on my pile, if that makes sense!
January 12, 2026 at 9:36 AM
On my radar but not yet on my pile, if that makes sense!
Don’t think I can face this one. Grief is so heavy.
January 11, 2026 at 7:05 PM
Don’t think I can face this one. Grief is so heavy.
I have worked out that there are four or maybe five people I am keen to keep in touch with socially, and some work type stuff I want to keep up with. It’s all here. Maybe I will do the same and shift attention to save my blood pressure.
January 11, 2026 at 7:04 PM
I have worked out that there are four or maybe five people I am keen to keep in touch with socially, and some work type stuff I want to keep up with. It’s all here. Maybe I will do the same and shift attention to save my blood pressure.
I didn’t get off the blocks! Distracted…
October 20, 2025 at 8:12 PM
I didn’t get off the blocks! Distracted…
Had a bit of rain so the garden’s looking a bit lush.
October 6, 2025 at 11:48 AM
Had a bit of rain so the garden’s looking a bit lush.
Sprout tops the best veg ever
September 20, 2025 at 9:20 PM
Sprout tops the best veg ever
Of course after Downton Abbey is sold at the end of its final series it segues into The Thursday Murder Club and becomes Coopers Chase. Neat, or what?
September 6, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Of course after Downton Abbey is sold at the end of its final series it segues into The Thursday Murder Club and becomes Coopers Chase. Neat, or what?
In an obituary for Terence Stamp today the writer described the character he played in “Superman” as “megalomaniacal” which I enjoyed greatly.
August 18, 2025 at 11:31 AM
In an obituary for Terence Stamp today the writer described the character he played in “Superman” as “megalomaniacal” which I enjoyed greatly.
I keep such a modest profile that I have no idea if anyone has blocked me! You are braver than me; I had a bit of a pile-on once on The Other Place and hated it.
August 18, 2025 at 11:26 AM
I keep such a modest profile that I have no idea if anyone has blocked me! You are braver than me; I had a bit of a pile-on once on The Other Place and hated it.
I didn’t really get started so didn’t keep score but yes, answers flew out from time to time from my disengaged brain. Odd how that happens.
July 29, 2025 at 7:25 AM
I didn’t really get started so didn’t keep score but yes, answers flew out from time to time from my disengaged brain. Odd how that happens.
Oooh just made a lassi and remembered how cooling and delicious it is! Also probably maybe I hope perhaps quite good for me.
July 11, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Oooh just made a lassi and remembered how cooling and delicious it is! Also probably maybe I hope perhaps quite good for me.
#TheArchers maybe Amber is the reincarnation of Peggy à la 1951.
July 10, 2025 at 8:10 PM
#TheArchers maybe Amber is the reincarnation of Peggy à la 1951.
My grandfather died that day too. 2nd Lt 9th Batallion Yorks and Lancaster. 27 years old.
July 1, 2025 at 9:42 AM
My grandfather died that day too. 2nd Lt 9th Batallion Yorks and Lancaster. 27 years old.
I’m pretty sure I follow you on insta, fb, x and Bluesky. Threads has never really taken off for me. I’m too scared of losing you!
June 28, 2025 at 5:20 PM
I’m pretty sure I follow you on insta, fb, x and Bluesky. Threads has never really taken off for me. I’m too scared of losing you!