The other week, I had a haircut. It was my first in a year. Is it just me, or are the women who work in hair salons a little intimidating? No? Just me? Anyway, I needed a change. My hair has been looking so limp and lifeless. So I cut it. ...

I decided that even though I had a bunch of books from the library already, I needed some more variety. Here are the books I picked up: 1. Can't really see from that horrible photo, but it's Anansi Boys by Neil Gaiman. I read American Gods earlier...

It's been a long time. I remember the first day we met, all nerves and bounciness. The kiss in the parking lot at Arby's. The hours we spent in Borders and at the bus stop. That you brought me flowers when I was feeling homesick at our first flat. ...

I bought this book in a library sale on the vague memory that I'd read and enjoyed some other book by Banana Yoshimoto. I don't, in fact, remember anything about that book apart from the author. But that's OK. I started on a new page with Goodbye...

Here we are at the end of Oldest' birthday weekend. We had a wonderful time. A family day out on Saturday followed by a birthday party on the Sunday. There was presents and cake, laughter and friends. What more do you need? I hope all your wishes...