The end is nigh! A total solar eclipse in August 2017 will see the world end. The signs of this end are clear, at least to a few Christians Everything they say is pretty scary weird, but it all adds up to the startling fact that the creation of Israel (70 years ago … [Read more...] about Repent!
Happy Birthday Dollar Bill
Golly if you remember pounds, shillings and pence you're as old as I am! The decimal currency is definitely an improvement over the old system but I still know my 12 times table. A bit hard to forget, the 12 times table, it was one of those things drummed into our … [Read more...] about Happy Birthday Dollar Bill
Terrific Home Made Trifle
Trifle is a lovely dessert that you can whip up without fuss, a dessert to lay on the table that looks scrumptious as well as tasting scrumptious. Here's how to assemble an old- fashioned no-cook sweet dessert trifle almost on autopilot. There's Trifle - and then … [Read more...] about Terrific Home Made Trifle
Scones for Afternoon Tea
The secret to light fluffy scones is to work the dough as little as possible For a delightful afternoon tea, serve up some home made scones and fill your house with the smell of fresh baking. Scones should be enjoyed straight from your oven, with only the briefest … [Read more...] about Scones for Afternoon Tea
Knitting for Stressed Penguins
Alfred says that the secret to a long life is simply “waking up every morning”. Deep, Alfie, deep. I appreciate waking up every morning too. It was about 80 years ago when the great-great-grandfather's sister-in-law handed him a pair of knitting needles and some wool … [Read more...] about Knitting for Stressed Penguins
How to Clean Crystal
I don't why I still keep my crystal wine glasses. Nostalgia, I suppose. It's been a long time since I actually used them but I take them out of the cupboard regularly and wash them, you never know when the Queen might drop over for a small glass of sherry. Always wash … [Read more...] about How to Clean Crystal