Christmas Morning
Yea Lord, we greet Thee, Born this happy morning,... Read More
Frank Kelly’s Christmas Countdown
Frank Kelly‘s Christmas Countdown is on the radio every Christmas and I just love it. Day One Dear Nuala, Thank you very much for your lovely present of a partridge in a pear-tree. We’re getting t... Read More
Six sleeps to go
I get the sleep count-down every morning at breakfast. How many more sleeps before Christmas Day. Six more sleeps.... Read More
Not much in it
Minimum of nine tonight and a maximum of twelve tomorrow. Going to be a funny old day weather wise, least it’s going to be sunny. The long cold grey fingers of winter are nearly upon us. Funny thoug... Read More
The living dead
Kiyomi, Emma and I have just been to Aeon Shopping Centre and there’s one thing I’ve noticed is the number of people just walking (shambling) along in the middle of the carpark, streets anywhere r... Read More
A parting shot
Winter’s well and truly over and spring is about to finish. It’s warm(er) and time to shed the extra layers of clothes and get some sun on the skin, though I didn’t remove my clothes too quickly... Read More
Not a (complete) good start
I didn’t mention though you may have guessed that all the parents (and teachers) who attended the entrance ceremony were dressed very well: suit and tie, nice dresses, shiny shoes – the lot (It wa... Read More
Starting from the start
Maia is starting preschool this year and part of starting preschool (or any school for that matter) in Japan is the entrance ceremony for all new children. Preschool in Japan ranges from just one year... Read More