We’re entering heatwave number 4 of this summer. It’s school holidays and I imagine weird things will happen over the next week. This is not a country where people handle heat well. I had the wires on my braces replaced… Continue Reading
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