Rachel always knew of some distant upper middle class ancestors. It was when her Aunt Diana died that we discovered a little more.
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Category: Misc
Latest retail rants
With my latest retail rants, I’m probably sounding like Victor Meldrew. While I might be somewhat exasperated and frustrated, there’s always something nearby to restore my faith in people’s kindness. Continue reading “Latest retail rants”
Looking through old photographs
Let me ask a question. Have you been coming across memories during your Lockdown? For myself, I have been immersed in old photographs and these have been useful with my new photography website (link below). Continue reading “Looking through old photographs”
Camera chit chat
I’ve been to see one of my friends. He’s a photographer and unsurprisingly we got talking cameras, especially as I’m in the market for one (I have some money in my pocket money account which is a tad bored).
M25 frustrations
Last night was very trying for me as I yet again experienced the M25 frustrations, almost at their worst. Apart from the selfish, idiot drivers trying to barge their way in front, I found myself behaving like Mr Bean. Continue reading “M25 frustrations”
Volunteering in The Way Coffee House
For over a year I have been a volunteer “host” in the church Coffee House. I like doing this and it’s quite a bit of fun. Actually being a host is probably the best job! Here’s how it can go…..
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So what is being 58 really like?
So what is it being 58 really like? Despite my denial about this, I fear the term “middle age” is something fading quickly unless I manage to make the age of 116. There are some physical clues and also some changes in my outlook which might illuminate the answer. Continue reading “So what is being 58 really like?”