Seems I’m Grandfather material
Today some little shit tried to mug me. I was walking in our local parade of shops when a 20 something idiot waved a knife…
Author: waylander
Courage and hope
Early today I watched an old lady with a zimmer frame struggle down the footpaths to our parade of shops and press the button for…
Today was a good day
I took my dog for a walk up to the woodland behind my house. This woodland is the remains of the estate of a large…
The Sgt. Major’s Daughter
When I was 17 I dated a young lady whose father was a retired army Sgt. Major. She was a late addition to the family…
Expulsion from the country dancing class
When I was 13 my school decided (god alone knows why) that we should all learn Scottish Country Dancing. Now 13 year olds, especially 13…
Was I sexist?
I got called a “sexist old pig” today. I think that was unreasonable given the circumstances, but I’d like opinions. To set the situation, my…
Big Reb
When I was 13 and my sister was 6 our mother (who had had dogs all her life) decided it was time our family had…
The night is never completely dark
I took a walk with my dog at 2300 the other evening. Jack wasn’t too happy to start with because he does love his bed,…
Red Jenny
I put a song in the Music Group by UB40 called “Homely Girl” and it reminded me of a friend I knew in school. She…
Today is a sad day
Some time ago the wonderful lockdown started. Stay in, except for exercise (and a few other excuses), keep at least 2 metres apart (why couldn’t…