Throwing Themselves On The Traps

“I’m not saying the. mother-in-law is ugly, but if beauty is only skin deep she must’ve been born inside out!” – Les Dawson. Above an example of the decades old British comedians love affair with mischievous quips made at the expense of their wife’s mother. The late Les Dawson, one of my comedy heroes, an…

Festooned in Orbital Majesty

I wrote last week about my daughter Rachel naming a star after her mum as a Christmas present. It was a gift that touched our hearts and brought a tear to the green eyes of her courageous and selfless mother. Despite a naming error during the administration set up, we were deeply moved by the…

Not Now Arthur!

Last week I wrote about my daughter Rachel naming a star after her mum as a Christmas gift. It was a loving gesture that touched our hearts, bringing a tear to the green eyes of her courageous, resilient and selfless mother. Despite a naming error during the administration set up, we were deeply moved by the thoughtfulness of…