Mind your own biscuits...*
Whilst the Italian postal service continued to play fast and loose with us, with the odd card going to the box in the centre and others...
Decked out
We may only be days away from the universal closedown that is known as Christmas, and people’s thoughts may be turning to parties,...
Taking the scenic route
I know you will have been unable to settle, wondering what was happening with our Internet connection. You will be pleased to hear that...
Down the line
After my enforced sabbatical from lessons last week, it was back to the same old same old on Monday with the double whammy of Marzia and...
Easy does it
Having taken to my bed last weekend thanks to the searing throat and ear infection, you won’t be too surprised to hear that’s where I...
Say aah
I had thought that this entry was going to be all about Stephen, as my week was proving far less interesting than his (depending, of...
The eyes have it
In the past couple of years, early November has seen some lovely days, chilly but dry and clear. This year, however, the month seems...
See you through the week
To start with an update about Mum, she returned home on Friday with the short-term care package in place. This means that for two weeks a...
Home and away
Yes, a whole fortnight has passed since the last blog entry, which is due to an unexpected trip back to the UK for a week. This we will...
A knotty problem
I left you last week with a bit of a mystery, but before we come to the solution there was another matter that needed clarification:...
