It seems totally unreal to me that twelve months have passed since I was back in England. One year ago today I was waiting with total excitement and trepidation for my brother to return my mother to her home so that I could say Happy 90th Birthday face...

It isn't only Buffer who brings wildlife in from the garden. Hubby has his moments too! I am also pleased to say I treat them both fairly and scream abuse at hubby in equal measure when he thrust his latest find under my nose. This little beauty was,...

Buffer is up to her usual tricks again. This poor little fellow brought in by the intrepid hunter was, unmarked, caught by ME and left under a weighted mug for the night. On hubby's arrival home it was revealed in all it's tiny glory - shaken but not...

Oh boy when shit happens round here it happens in style, and I suspect we are going to be recovering from what will only be forthwith be referred to as the "poop pile" for some considerable time to come........... such is life as they say. I'm reaching...

Scenario: You are up a ladder trimming branches from a tree, you fall from the ladder breaking ten ribs and two vertebrae at the base of your spine. But for doctors working on you for ninety minutes while you lie in your driveway (including opening...