A tale of three cities

Coming back from London on a Saturday evening, the world quietens down on board the Eurostar train.  People close their eyes, contemplate...

The  Classics Club  is organising a spin again!  A list of 20 classics to read, all ordered in a nice list, and on Monday, there will be a...

What do you do when there are workmen in the house?  when you want to be there to keep an eye on things, but at the same time not to cau...

On hearing of Seamus Heaney's death recently, I was amazed at the reaction by many bloggers but also by people around me IRL:  rarely ...

a colourful list of ingredients There is nothing better than chatting about recipes in a spacious balcony by the sea, over pumpkin-see...

Among my discoveries this year, this is one that I think will enjoy during my hectic times ahead. Jacqueline Winspear's Maisie Dobbs ...