I’ve Got a Million of ‘Em…

Do you think you’re funny? You know, like crazy funny but the good kind? I’ve always been enamoured of the quick-witted, sharp-tongued, current patter that used to gush from Robin Williams. What a mind! And then there’s my new personal favourite, Michael McIntyre. Droll and facetious, outrageous and really smart, he makes me laugh out …

I’m Trying Something a Bit Odd. Care To Join?

Well, Christmas Day is almost done. I happily, if noisily, blustered (I’ve a head cold so the voice is deep and scratchy, the nose running like a tap) my way through an incredible dinner. My daughter and her partner are really good cooks. I do love Christmas. I love the decorations, the preparations (when others …

A Letter to Santa…

Dear Santa, (or do you prefer the saintly title? No matter. Personally, I’m not a fan of Nick. So I’ll start over). Dearest Santa Claus, The clock is ticking, the minutes not long enough, as you and your team prepare for your big day – the one you were born for. With that in mind, …

Change of View…

‘Twas the day before nothing in particular, but a heavenly one nonetheless. Why? Because I decided it would be, and that’s enough. Although I do miss the countryside - a lot - cities are divine for several reasons. I’ll list three and keep it short. Three seems to work for me. Haha. Public transportation. A …

Not Skating Away…

It’s coming on Christmas, they’re cutting down trees. They're putting up reindeers and I wish I had a river I could skate away on. And, although I'm not singing songs of joy and peace at this exact moment, as the sun sets on a frosty day, Joni’s lyrics are most apropos. Mind you, the grand …

Chillingly different…

I can’t believe I am doing this but I am. Levity. Diversion. Message in the humour. Whatever. Just too “northern” to disregard. So my wish is simply for some good old laughter. Oh, and I’ll meet you in Finland and we’ll drink copious amounts of something alcoholic in our scivvies (or not). Sounds like a …