My Grandmother could stop a brewery horse dead in its tracks. The havoc this caused is a story for another day, I only mention it because, although Nanna was a fine figure of a woman and red-headed to boot, she had a nasty reptilian look about the eyes. Now my … [Read more...] about Blame the genes
Suspicious smiling
I've been thinking about the poor soldiers in the impenetrable forests of giant marijuana. No one has told their superiors that marijuana combats Alzheimers disease. The effects are only beneficial for older people, or so I'm told, and that explains the preponderance of … [Read more...] about Suspicious smiling
Soldiers going potty in Afghanistan
I'm a bit worried about the soldiers. Apparently Canadian troops fighting in Afghanistan have encountered an unexpected and potent enemy -- almost impenetrable forests of 10-feet-high marijuana plants. These forests are used as cover for both sides, soldiers slip in … [Read more...] about Soldiers going potty in Afghanistan
Thoroughly Modern Queenie
I've joined the modern age at last. I have a mobile phone, a DVD player and now a microwave oven. I resisted the oven for years. All those microwaves flying loose about the house, who knows what damage they could be doing and what awful consequences of random … [Read more...] about Thoroughly Modern Queenie
Naps are fashionionable these days
I'm sure I read about these little napping machines in a sci fi novel many years ago when I was young. But this is a real appliance for people who are too busy to go to bed. Or for people to sleep at work. Before you wonder why people would be encouraged to sleep at … [Read more...] about Naps are fashionionable these days
Misguided football followers
I have a new young lady in my front room. I'm assuming she's a lady because she dresses nicely, doesn't swear or spit and has a friendly rapport with her grandmother. But should I assume? Looking more closely she follows what is called a football team. Now, everyone … [Read more...] about Misguided football followers