Good morning from a soggy, soggy Byfield. We had freezing cold temperatures early in the week which were then followed by milder weather accompanied by lashings and lashings of rain. I suppose that’s what we should expect at this time of year. I had my hair cut on Friday (what little there is left) and the hairdresser asked me which I preferred – the freezing cold or the lashing rain? No contest, from my perspective – since I have to walk a dog twice a day, I greatly prefer the freezing cold. You can always bundle up for the cold temperatures and, at least with freezing temperatures, you and the dog don’t get caked in mud. Continue reading “16 December 2012”
16 December 2012 – Amusements
A little girl asked her mother for a dollar to give to an old lady in the park. Her mother was touched by the child’s kindness, and gave her the dollar. “There you are, my dear,” said the mother. “But, tell me, isn’t the lady able to work anymore?”
“Oh yes,” came the reply. “She sells candy.” Continue reading “16 December 2012 – Amusements”