Welcome to winter. The solstice meant the last of the hanukkah candles, which are beautiful to look at when it’s so dark by 4 pm. In any case, we’re here. Winter. Last week we had flooding. Two days of torrential… Continue Reading
I had a post written. It went out the window. Instead, we’re here. In memoriam for the Jews and non-Jews murdered in Australia marking the festival of light, Hanukkah. In memoriam for the people murdered at Brown University in Rhode… Continue Reading
Stuck on Victoria Beckham 21:50 Reverie the other day and it’s too deep and sweet for wet, mucky weather. Gooey, gooey, gooey. Had our first flooding of road into village last week. Moving along to Aromatics Elixir today which is… Continue Reading
I’m in Shalimar parfum today. Because it makes me feel sorted as opposed to all over the map. Sunday was Perfumer H Smoke for a cold, bright day. I love this but I especially love the gingerbread drydown. I remember… Continue Reading
It’s dark and damp and it was dark and freezing — alternating. Six and one half dozen of the other? My mother used to say that when she had no precise answer to a question and just wanted you to… Continue Reading
We’re decidedly in rainy season, though it started fairly late this year. The dog is moulting big time which means vacuuming once a day and sometimes spot checks with the hand vac. Another orthodontic appointment this week, so an excuse… Continue Reading
Last week was busy. My life is not usually that busy right now. Plus, a couple of winges. First, I had to cancel my credit card. New one will show up soonish. Fraud is now the fastest growing crime, with… Continue Reading