Category Archives: animals
I made food!
Tonight I made something that wasn’t toast! I roasted tomatoes – from my garden, with feta and rosemary – from my garden (not the feta, obviously) and had that with lettuce – from my garden and a jacket potato: It … Continue reading
Pog and Norman similarities
You know that theory that over time dogs and their owners look more and more alike? It’s not the case with cats, is it? They are such independent creatures I don’t think they would allow it. Norman has developed his … Continue reading
Just a daft Norman post
I tend not to post on here when big things have happened in the world because it seems disrespectful. I noticed something this morning though. I spent a good 15 minutes on line trying to find something – anything – … Continue reading
Bees and mushrooms
This has been the loooooongest week. Earlier on I told someone about a meeting I had ‘a few weeks back’ and looked at my notes to discover the meeting was on Wednesday. The Wednesday that happened two days ago. I’ve just … Continue reading
A slightly more accurate portrayal of my holiday
So yesterday I told you about my holiday. Lots of people were kind enough to read my ramblings and quite a few were very lovely and chose to follow my blog as a result. I had some comments on Facebook too…and then … Continue reading
hurtiness, pottery and furballs of various sizes
I don’t have a great track record with going to the dentist. I’ve punched one (accidentally), turned the air blue on many occasions and cried a lot. Friday things went to a whole new level though, where as a result … Continue reading
cat post and lovely friends
Yesterday morning, Norman received some post. Some of his furball friends had been very generous, and, it has to be said, very impressive when it came to writing, wrapping and using parcel tape. I don’t think my words can add … Continue reading
No story here
It’s not often I don’t have much to say. I’m known as the one who talks the most at my beginners running course (I was reassured by some lovely people in the group that it’s ok; someone needs to be … Continue reading
Happy Furday!
I think we have all been together long enough to know that Norman is pretty much my child equivalent. And today is his sixth birthday! I sang happy birthday to him at 4.30am this morning and he didn’t seem impressed, … Continue reading
In which karma visits and Norman gets high
Last Sunday Norman brought a live magpie into the conservatory and set it free… That caused a few fun and games, but I think it may also have resulted in a bit of karma for Norman. On Friday evening, not … Continue reading