Monthly Archives: January 2012

(Non-llama) Drama

Just to keep the more avid readers up to date, following on from Val’s last post . . . Val has gone to the hospital with her daughter, contractions having started very early this morning.  The latest text message from Val … Continue reading

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Estimated Times of Arrival

Later today I will be flying to England to begin a month’s visit, planned to coincide with the birth of my second grandchild. The thinking processes involved in deciding which flights to book reminded me of the unpredictability of Life, … Continue reading

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Out with a Gurgle

2011 may have been an exceptionally dry year, but its final twenty-four hours did their best to put things right. The morning of the last day of the year found gushing rivers where tracks were supposed to be, and ponds … Continue reading

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