There is something very satisfying about throwing things away. It gives me a sense of order, of moving forward. It reminds me that in the fight between me and stuff, [...]

Happy New Year to you all. I type this with a huge New Year's Eve lash up kind of bandage on my little finger which makes hitting anything on the [...]

Complicated fib, this Father Christmas thing.It's great when they are little. As long as they aren't terrified out of their wits by the prospect of a strange, bearded man wandering around the [...]

So, the tree is up and the house is full of twinkly lights. It must be nearly Christmas. And there are various other tell tale indicators of the impending festivities.1. [...]

My washer broke down this week - words to send a chill down the spine of any woman. Of all my time saving devices, my washing machine is the one [...]

My baby is going away today. I wish she wasn't. I like to have everyone at home where I can touch them if I need to! It's not like it's [...]

I love to swear. I know I'm not supposed to. I'm a responsible parent, in control of my faculties and with an extensive vocabulary at my disposal. But sometimes only a swear [...]

I'm trying to make a decision. Should I have laser eye surgery? Or not?I've been wearing contact lenses all day every day for almost thirty years. First hard ones in [...]

I could never describe myself as computer literate. On the wall above my desk there is a sketch of a PC with the words.     'Hello. This is your computer [...]