2014-05-25 16:23
And here I am once more, returning to my most-neglected blog, making promises to myself that this time I really will make time to do what once, was a weekly staple.Well, what's prompted me t… Read More
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2014-05-24 19:24
Yes, it's true: I've finally thrown on the Blogger mantle again! Hopefully, this time, it will be more pemanent and regular postings will abound.And the reason for this reappearance? Well, I… Read More
2013-07-27 15:38
I have been asked on numerous occasions exactly how to make that most delicious of Spanish delicacies, the potato and onion omelette. This is comfort food, Spanish style, and I generally end… Read More
2013-05-04 15:43
Most readers, if not all, have to be aware that Spain is going through a difficult time at the moment, and that's putting it simply. One of the measures that our most splendid President Rajo… Read More
2013-05-04 15:37
So, I’d finally made it up to Macc where my friend Sue was eagerly awaiting my arrival for some fun and frolics, helped along by the odd cocktail, pint or glass of wine, or two. And I… Read More
2013-04-30 11:58
Winter? But it's almost May! I woke up on Sunday, however, to a crisp, brilliant white landscape and falling snow. It's melted now, although it's still pretty damn freezing. The previous cou… Read More
2013-03-26 18:48
Apologies for those who've come seeking news on the ups and downs of life in northern Spain. This post is dedicated to a recent trip I took with R (the boyfriend) to France. Ostensibly it wa… Read More
2013-03-26 18:45
Conversations recently with R have touched on the Xmas party theme. Neither of us is particularly enthusiastic about the festive season, but since I shall be going back to the UK for my firs… Read More
2013-03-26 18:41
So, a few weeks ago I was trawling t'net for information on concerts in Gijón. I'd seen a Facebook friend mention an Asturian group which was playing in December and thought I'd check… Read More
2013-03-26 18:33
This post was supposed to be a rather overdue one about my first trip back to the UK for Xmas in nine years. However, I have so much to tell, I find myself putting it off until I have a good… Read More
2013-03-26 18:33
This last 20th December I rose at the abnormal (for me) and therefore rather painful hour of 6.30am in order to begin my journey back to the UK for my first Xmas festivities there in 9 years… Read More
2013-03-26 18:18
Final stop, North Yorkshire. I'd made it to Harrogate, where I was kindly met by my lovely sister and niece (whose first words, after a hug, were "I like your suitcase". Ahem.).A quick drive… Read More
2013-03-25 19:13
I have finally become a proud (erm, well, sort of) car owner at the grand old age of 34. Having successfully managed to avoid any automobile purchase before this point it became necessary no… Read More
2012-10-03 16:56
Everyone, this is Cheeky. He's very pleased to make your acquaintance.Oh, and don't let the appearance fool you, the name suits him perfectly Read More
2012-10-03 16:56
OK, yes, I admit it, I have been lazy as well as busy. I meant to post in the New Year seeing as I had lots to tell you about, mostly involving my first trip back to the UK in three and a ha… Read More
2012-09-19 14:36
This is Samson:As a kitten, sunbathing outside his barn.Having found a home, with Cheeky.I'm afraid that no-one will ever get to met him, since he died on Friday morning. It turned out he ha… Read More
2012-09-19 14:29
I must be jinxed. There's no other explanation.In the last few months I've had to deal with numerous household items either failing to work completely or needing repairing.To give you an ide… Read More
2012-09-19 14:23
As a little girl I'd frequently go shopping with my mum in town on Saturdays, or during the summer holidays and would always be astounded by the number of people she knew. She worked then as… Read More
2012-09-19 14:20
...you can spend a chunk of your time there watching films and listening to music - and it counts as part of your work. Yes indeed, I have shown such gems as Juno, Out of Africa, American Hi… Read More
2012-09-19 14:18
...when your students give you cake:This is actually a rather late Easter posting - the pic is of a traditional Spanish Easter cake that I was given by the student I give a private lesson to… Read More
2012-09-19 14:18
A rather interesting sight seen on a recent night out, flying from the terrace of someone's flat in El Entrego:Who can name the flag? Read More
2012-09-19 14:16
Actually, make that concerts, or rather one huge festival jam packed full of concerts. Yes indeed, I spent last Thursday, Friday and Saturday swaying, jigging, jiggling, rocking, dancing, bo… Read More
2012-09-19 13:51
Don't you just love those days when everything feels right and full of possibility? Well today, for me, has turned into one of those: starting with a good one-and-a-half-hour self-defence cl… Read More
2010-06-15 10:12
In the running for Funniest Moment of the Year in the academia is the translation into English by one of my school pupils of the word cerveza (beer, for those of you who've never had to lear… Read More
2009-07-24 12:06
...nor business that´s keeping me from penning more posts. I´ve been ill *cough, sniff, splutter*, and my computer has decided it is too, for the second time this month. I hope… Read More
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