Putting the ‘Age’ in ‘Haulage’

Yesterday’s paper told of 90 year old trucker Brian Wilson who’s been driving HGVs for 70 years. Last month he passed his annual medical; he still works 5 days a week. The headline was ‘Trucker, 90, puts the ‘age’ in haulage’. Tuesday afternoon I was reading with cup of coffee in my hand. I noddedContinue reading “Putting the ‘Age’ in ‘Haulage’”

Treasures & Children

The blurb says: ‘This simple 6-cube storage solution allows you to display your favourite ornaments with pride.’ I assembled one for Pete’s bedroom. He now has a ‘storage solution’ to display his bits and pieces. Personal treasures on display. I’m reading ‘Treasure Island’. I’ve never read it before. The young hero, Jim Hawkins, discovers theContinue reading “Treasures & Children”

Sometimes I Just Don’t Know…

George worked with ‘Tin-leg Smiffy’ on the Lowestoft trawlers. Smiffy went to Grimsby by train to work on a trawler. He decided not to pay – and so jumped off the train as they were getting into Grimsby Station. A train was coming in the opposite direction and Smiffy lost his legs – becoming ‘Tin-legContinue reading “Sometimes I Just Don’t Know…”

Here Within These Walls

Last night we watched Sister Act in Norwich – an excellent show! Deloris Cartier, a loud, brash, night-club singer witnesses a murder. She’s taken, for her protection, to live in a convent… In this song she’s introduced to Mother Superior who explains the convent’s rules and philosophy. Outside, life’s a mess.No one’s pure of spiritContinue reading “Here Within These Walls”

George, Andrew, Bill, Judah & Their Women

Pele recently died… Many thought that Pele was the world’s greatest footballer; Pele regarded George Best as the greatest… George’s controversial playboy lifestyle was as famous as his legendary football skills. He once said: ‘I spent a lot of money on booze, birds, and fast cars. The rest I just squandered.’ The high publicity aroundContinue reading “George, Andrew, Bill, Judah & Their Women”

Getting What You Deserve

Norwich City have got a new manager. Recent results have been poor; Dean Smith’s been sacked and David Wagner appointed. It’s hoped that Norwich can ‘restart their season’ and ‘give the fans what they deserve.’ I’m not sure what Norwich fans ‘deserve’… I think some friends, fans of other football clubs, would have different opinionsContinue reading “Getting What You Deserve”

Complicated Families  

I had conversations with two women yesterday. Both referred to ‘my ex-husband’, ‘the father of my children’, ‘my current partner’. Both are good people, good mothers; both are settled in their life and relationships. At times, however, their families are complicated. Last week I was chatting to a friend… he’s had two wives… he hasContinue reading “Complicated Families  “