I can’t say Daisy is a difficult dog. She’s really not. She likes her bed. She likes to sit on my lap. She likes to be stroked. She likes her food. She makes few demands on us, really. But I am learning that there are some things that Daisy doesn’t like terribly much: cats, other … More Madam Daisy
We had planned and paid for a holiday since before the election was called. We spent the last few days of the campaign in Cornwall, where we stayed in a lovely little cottage and explored the villages along the coast. The weather mostly cooperated but when it was uncooperative, it gave us a … More And Then a Tiny Holiday
AP and I put this slide show together to commemorate the general election campaign here in SW Surrey and to especially honour all of the volunteers and supporters who came out in every way to lend their support to the National Health Action Party — which was chosen by the Progressive Alliance to represent … More Homage to a Campaign
…from Hunter S. Thompson’s Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas. “Creating, and being involved in, a situation that may get you in way over your head– but deciding that turning back would be a rather uninteresting option.” A Surgeon from Inverness came to Farnham to canvass for Louise Irvine… Two volunteers came from London to canvass for … More Buy the Ticket, Take the Ride –
Rabble Rousing in SW Surrey — Bringing attention to the dangerous levels of air pollution here in our hometown. The local newspaper covered this event, organised by a local volunteer. A general surgeon from Inverness, Scotland came all the way down to campaign for Dr. Louise Irvine against Jeremy Hunt, the current MP and … More 23 May 2017 – UK General Election
— And it’s because there’s an election in the UK on June 8 and Dr. Louise Irvine has been put forward by the Progressive Alliance of SW Surrey. I’m helping with her campaign, which has gained a huge following this time as we have been joined by other Labour, Lib Dem, and Green supporters in … More Been Gone So Long —
Every year spring rolls around and every year I look to it with a bit of skepticism. Oh – it lures me in and makes me start all kinds of crazy projects and I resolve to exercise more, eat healthy foods, cut back on sugar, plant a beautiful garden, write in my journal, organise my … More Edging to the End of April
Over the years, AP and I have had many discussions — I daresay arguments — about the correct way to deal with children. Particularly his kids. As I have never had children of my own, I have oodles of advice for AP, which isn’t always appreciated but there you have it. Readers of my blog … More Mrs. L’s Special Shoes
No more needs to be said on this matter. I’ve been busy in the studio, preparing for ***whispers*** Christmas. It’s October so we can start talking about Christmas, right? All of the stones below were stored away in my studio and I finally stopped “thinking” about what I might do and I DID it. It amazing … More How to Drive a British Person Insane
My very stylish friend, Tess, invited me to Brighton for a few days and we toured the old city where there were streets with fishermen cottages, interesting independent stores, and really nice coffee shops and bakeries. And I met Poppolina, a teacup chihuahua who sat on the window of Zars barbershop. If you’re in Brighton … More Brighton West Sussex
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