Many years ago myself and my sister, while on holiday in South Africa, were offered a flight in a Tiger Moth light aircraft. If you are not familiar with a Tiger Moth, it is a very small 4 seater plane … Continue reading
Ballooning Weight
Formerly Fabulous & 40
This very plain glass here used to feature a lovely glittery, pink message: “Fabulous and 40”. Until I put it in the dishwasher. There are several possible explanations for this glassware faux pas; I’m in denial about being 40 and … Continue reading
The Mother of All Invention
They say that necessity is the mother of all invention, well I say that mothers are the necessity of all invention. Well some of it anyway! Because mums usually are the ‘sorters’ in the family; sorting out everyone’s issues and … Continue reading
TMU – Too Much Uniform-ation
This is the time of year when most mums are flapping big style over uniform. The only thing marring the frisson of anticipation of having the kids back at school and out from under your feet is the sheer panic … Continue reading
Aqua Fit? Hell Yeah!
I’ve been going to aqua zumba classes for a few weeks which is usually taught by a very camp man who wiggles his tushy like you wouldn’t believe and swaps hats for every dance. Aqua zumba is very funny with … Continue reading
Do you like lasagne Daddy?…
… a fairly innocent kind of question it would seem. To which my husband answered “Yes, I like lasagne.” “That’s it then.” my elder daughter exclaimed “you are like Garfield; you’re ginger, you’re lazy, you watch a lot of telly … Continue reading
BFF? How about BFFT?
My youngest is a forthright kind of girl; if she wants something she tends to just ask for it – no standing on ceremony or dancing round the issue. ‘Why mess about?’ is her philosophy. She’s a very sociable kid … Continue reading
Departures v Arrivals: From One Extreme to Another
How holidays take their toll If ever there was a place that perfectly captured the 2 extremes of female health and vitality then surely it has to be the airport. The departure lounge is full of primped and preened women; … Continue reading
Knowing When You Are Onto a Good Thing
My Open Letter to the ‘Playful’ Mr Charles Saatchi Dear Mr Saatchi Having read about your plans to divorce Nigella Lawson in the media, apparently the same way she found out herself, I would like to congratulate you on the … Continue reading
Shop til You Drop (Dead of Shame)
Choose your shopping partner wisely My best shopping tip: never go shopping with anyone who is slimmer, wealthier or trendier than you. I did this recently and there is nothing quite so soul destroying. I will admit, it’s not difficult to … Continue reading
Perfume & Trumps 