Cutting my grass

I like my lawn neat. I like to do the edges and I don’t mind doing the verge. In the … More

The catch

The farm was at the end of a dirt road that had deep drains gouged on either side. We crossed … More

This is a small, surfing town. Groups of teenage girls and boys wander from the beach to the convenience store, … More

As part of my quest to get back on the football field next season I have returned to the classes … More

“In Brueghel’s Icarus, for instance: how everything turns away Quite leisurely from the disaster; the ploughman may Have heard the … More

I think I’ve mentioned it before but if I haven’t: I really miss Chinese food. Country Chinese just doesn’t cut … More

Someone was holding a garage sale down the road on the weekend. They had a big hand-painted sign: 1500 books! … More

So we’ve bought a house. I know, I can’t quite believe it either. Of course, being the first house for … More

Swimming in July Originally uploaded by stack We went swimming two days ago and it was actually quite pleasant. Unbelievable … More

Lesson #486 At a function advertised as a ‘cocktail party’ it is not always necessary to serve said beverages*. Lesson … More