It’s (almost) Spring…… and time to stop hibernating!

……. On Thursday, it began to feel like spring. It was possible to go outside without a coat, the sun was shining and the birds were singing. And I was holed up in our basement bedroom with the flu……not fair! Equally unfair was the undying attention of the kids to their computers/tv/ipod’s and whatever other … Continue reading

Day 128 – will I ever learn?

Mother’s Day has arrived, and it is not high up on my list of favourite days of this year.  A beautiful and hot day, is stressed already as the family get on with their Sunday rituals while I prepare for a big BBQ party.  I manage a quick cycle ride to Flagey market, for the … Continue reading