Ah, August. Boy, is the weather weird. One day it’s really warm and sunny; next we’re on the edge of a storm and rain comes and goes but isn’t in the forecast. It’s sleep-inducing weather. I can hear the dog… Continue Reading
It was a week. Onward with more house fix things. New bed and mattress for son’s/second bedroom, along with under-bed storage rolling boxes, and a replacement for a very old, dilapidated Ikea bookcase. The previous bed (a divan – I… Continue Reading
I wrote a whole post asking for jasmine perfume recommendations – because while I have a huge, amazing jasmine vine in my garden, I realised I have no jasmine-centric perfumes in my collection. I know I did in the past… Continue Reading
We appear to be having a respite during heatwave number 3. But just for a few days. This past Saturday night, when it was still stupid hot, I did this: It was utterly magical – and a welcome antidote to… Continue Reading
So, July. We’re out of our most recent mini heat wave and moving, by late this week, into number 3 of the summer. I went into town for a haircut, which was fun. A seriously snarky chat with hairdresser about… Continue Reading
We’re in the midst of another mini heat wave. As this post goes up I have my French lesson ‘in town’ on a day when I’d rather stay at home in front of the fan. Needs must. And yes, I… Continue Reading
We were in a heat wave which finally broke. This coming week will be ‘just’ warm as opposed to high temps (for here), very very high pollen count, and high humidity. Loads of weird white cottony stuff floating around. Happy… Continue Reading