The Ardennes – Belgium

This travel memory takes me to Oignies (amazing I remembered that) in the Ardennes, Belgium in the autumn of the mid-1970s. Europe My late father, as well as being eccentric. See Opera, An Eccentric Parent and London Tap Water. No surprise! Did a fair amount of business travel in Europe. He amazingly spoke German. But … Continue reading The Ardennes – Belgium

Opera, an Eccentric Parent and London Tap Water

Opera, an Eccentric Parent and London Tap Water I was blessed with an eccentric parent (who, for ease, I'll refer to as EP). EP loved opera and all variety of music. There were some exceptions. NB. This is not a musical review. We guessed. One of EP's favoured musical pursuits was to listen to music, … Continue reading Opera, an Eccentric Parent and London Tap Water

Jaws – Chocolate and a Misunderstanding

A question today, starting with the word ‘Who' prompted a memory.  I had already been chuckling to myself. Sad I know. My houndie had been out with her walker and whinged for treats on return. I duly obliged and included a training basic, which means much snuffling, nudging and licks. No not from me, from … Continue reading Jaws – Chocolate and a Misunderstanding