24th May 2013 It seems winter has staged an unwelcome encore. Outside, it’s cold, windy, and raining sideways, with reports of snow up north just to really rub it in. Only last week, we were basking in a brief fling with summer warmth, the veggies in the allotment shot up in hopeful optimism, and now… Continue Reading

9th May 2013 At long last, the weather has decided to behave itself, and venturing outdoors feels less like an endurance test and more like a pleasure. I’ve been hard at work repointing the patio slabs, a job that has left a visible archaeological record of my learning curve. The early attempts scream “work in… Continue Reading

5th May 2013 Nan has recently embarked on a course of Vitamin B12 injections, required thanks to her diabetes. Because her body isn’t absorbing it properly, the only option is to send it straight into the bloodstream, six jabs in two weeks to get her going, and then one a month for life. With all… Continue Reading