Our dog went in for his operation yesterday, and he seems to be doing OK. He is a bit down in the dumps and not his usual lively self, but I imagine he will get over it.Once he perks up, I'll take and post the odd photo of the little chap, as per Gege's request. … [Read more...]
The Unkindest Cut
March 3, 2008 By Leave a Comment
Our peppy little Manchester Terrier puppy has been causing us a few problems recently. The other day he lunged at a child in a toy shop while I was looking at something with my son. I suspect that Atman, our dog, came within a hair's breadth of biting the child. This was worrying. Then, on … [Read more...]
Confetti, canival, and children
February 12, 2008 By Leave a Comment
It's that time of year again. A time of children, and adults, in costume, and streets paved in small fragments of coloured paper. A time of processions and street fairs. Of cars covered in shaving foam and party string.Yes, it the, for me, mysterious carnival season.I don't know what the … [Read more...]
Anglo-Saxon
February 2, 2008 By Leave a Comment
Being from the UK, I am considered by Italians to be someone from an Anglo-Saxon culture. This makes me chuckle because for me 'Anglo-Saxon' sort of conjures up images of a people clad in fur and who rally to the war cries of a queen going by the name of Boadicea.Before anyone corrects me, I know … [Read more...]
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