I’ve been packing all morning, with a brief break to go visit Dad and feed him lunch. My mom insisted I buy my first ever real suitcase (previously it’s always been a big backpack and a gym bag for classy old me), but it seems really bulky for just three weeks. I blame the fact […]

A very happy birthday wish goes out from me today for the long-suffering . Still fabulous, feisty and far more tattooed than your offspring at 64. Only one year left to retirement, you lucky goose!!! There will be fresh cake for you tonight, with delicious icing. There could be flowers also. And eventually, in a […]