As a young teen, I thought going to the Fair would be an exciting event. Somehow they'd merged in my mind with circuses - you know, greasepaint, colour, lights, spectacle - so when I first went, I found it somewhat grubby and a bit dull ... except for the dodgems - which I did find... Continue Reading →

After far too many weeks when my reading was impacted by ill-health, it was a joy to return to "normal" reading once more. Here's some of the highlights ... The Outcast - Sadie Jones This was my first foray back into normal reading and it wasn't the obvious choice. I knew nothing about it, other... Continue Reading →

I had a birthday recently and to celebrate, my dear friend suggested we have afternoon tea in London before an evening at the theatre.  Now, who doesn't like a lovely afternoon tea? Even I, who has a preference for the savoury over the sweet, loves afternoon tea. But then my dear friend pulled a master... Continue Reading →