Paris in the spring…With a few more days to go of nights drawing in, it’s harder to imagine a time where the light will become clearer again, even beautiful. There is something about spring light, and the promise it holds of cheer now, and cheerful times to come. For me, spring is also linked to …
Category archives: Moments
Child magnet
Next door bought a large trampoline earlier in the year. Perfect child magnet. (It works quite well as an adult magnet too, but only as long as the adults consent to have their performance critiqued by the kids). We haven’t yet been asked if we want a go, but as long as we keep making …
Christmas soundtracks
So which is the Christmas song that does it for you – that let’s you know Christmas is here? Do you need to stand up and bellow “It’s Christ-mas!” to get in the mood? Do you need some sleigh bells to jingle in the snow? I am intrigued to know, because I am attempting to …
Bright lights, big city
Late night shopping eh? It takes on a different edge in the weeks leading up to Christmas. Crowds five deep, an air of slight panic among the shoppers – and the shop staff, who are piling on the discounts to get people through the door. But this is Edinburgh, and the setting is a definite incentive …
Golden oldie
When it’s a Friday night, when you want some uncomplicated entertainment, who you gonna call? Ghostbusters! Dan discovered that three out of four of them at work were very keen on the film, and suggested watching it again last night. Feeble protest from me. More, “I’ll get the film ready, then.” Ghostbusters was probably my …