Author Archives: Val

Sour Pumpkins

Posted on 31 October, 2010 by Val

I have just returned (late – because of the French strikes) from The Homeland, to a lovely sunny, orange-leafed weekend, where Winter has decided to sneak off again, and wait round the corner for the proper time make its entrance. … Continue reading →

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A Very Winter Arrangement

Posted on 18 October, 2010 by Val

“What do you think about putting the sofa where the table is?” I drag my attention away from the rather complex line of thought I am attempting to develop for a piece of writing about the slippery concept of ‘home’. … Continue reading →

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Runaround Sue

Posted on 17 October, 2010 by Val

So, there I was. Sitting in front of my laptop on a chilly, damp Sunday morning, with nothing-in-particular to do. Bored. Thinking maybe I could pass a bit of time writing something on the blog – something about llamas perhaps. … Continue reading →

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Abscess in Absentia

Posted on 14 October, 2010 by Val

My Sister and Bro-in-Law have just returned to their home in the sunny south of France, after a few days sojourn with us in La France Profonde. I like it when people visit – it reminds me of all the … Continue reading →

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C’est fait

Posted on 9 October, 2010 by Val

Okay. So I lied about the crying. I may have just done a teeny weeny bit more when the vet was busy locating a vein in Max’s front leg to insert the syringe, and I was stroking his face, and … Continue reading →

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A Date with Death

Posted on 7 October, 2010 by Val

Today is the last day of Max’s life. I’m not sure that he is making the most of it. But then I’m rather hoping he doesn’t understand that it is his last day. Unless he wants it to be. The … Continue reading →

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