Where did the week go?

I think that I should make a resolution – at least a resolution to write here more often!
I have been struggling through The Picture of Dorian Gray. I’m not in the mood for that style of prose and despite being a fast reader (tho not a speed reader per se), in one reading session I [...]

New Year’s Resolutions

I’m not making any.
It was such a success last year, not having any of those resolutions that come into force on 1st January, that I have decided to continue this year.
In 2008 I decided to make ‘resolutions’ during the year if I find that there’s something that would make a good difference in my life. [...]

Hairy Maclary and other good dogs

Mimi has several “favourite” books. One of these is Hairy Maclary from Donaldson’s Dairy by Lynley Dodd, which we read before bed several times a week. Equal favourite is Scattercat, in which that naughty dog, Hairy Maclary, chases various kitties in the town, pouncing on them and chasing them, until he meets his comeuppance in [...]