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HOME LEOPOLD.

HOME LEOPOLD.

HOME LEOPOLD. The year was 1984. The country, Belgium. Our domicile, south of Brussels in deepest Wallonia, 100%  French. Can’t work – I’m a “furriner.” Can’t chat to the locals.  Do not speak French. Can’t travel much – South African Passport. Absolutely do NOT want...
MY FAIRY GODMOTHER

MY FAIRY GODMOTHER

MY FAIRY GODMOTHER Many many moons ago the “Wild Child” that I was at the time (hard to believe I know) ditched my fiancé too close for comfort to my wedding and caused a real crisis. No need for details. Let’s just say, not only was I in disgrace, I was a disgrace....
THE HOBBY LOBBY EYE ROLL HUG.

THE HOBBY LOBBY EYE ROLL HUG.

THE HOBBY LOBBY EYE ROLL HUG. Since arriving in Florida three plus years ago, I’ve been whining about having to drive a whopping five and a half miles on I-95 (add on the other bits and pieces and the total is like eleven something miles) to the nearest craft store, a...
THE GALLOPING TAPEWORM

THE GALLOPING TAPEWORM

THE GALLOPING TAPEWORM She’d undulate down the hall clutching her books and barely cleared the top of the door as she clumped into the classroom. A Scots kilt, complete with huge shiny safety pin, enveloped her stork legs while a cap-sleeved mustard-yellow...
IT ONLY TAKES ONE…

IT ONLY TAKES ONE…

IT ONLY TAKES ONE… I was early for my dermatologist appointment. An hour early to be exact. Brain (The Whirlpool) was on the boat while the Body was on land. My appointment was for the 10th at11.00 am. I duly wrote down 10.00 am as the receptionist repeated the...