One of the joys of growing older is that I find myself increasingly out of step with popular thinking. It might be increasing grumpiness or resistance to change, but I’m inclined to think that it’s just laziness on my part. I’ve decided that I can take a well-earned break now and let other people take…
Month: August 2021
Watching old films with new eyes
I know this sounds ridiculous, but I’m struggling to find anything I want to watch on TV, catch-up or any of the countless streaming options on offer. We have more screen entertainment available in our homes than ever before and I’m sure that’s part of the problem: endless choice can be paralysing. Looking at shelf…
What would Dervla do?
Since I’m still not venturing outside Britain (I can’t face the uncertainty of it all), I’m relying on travel writers to take me to fascinating places. I’ve been reading Dervla Murphy’s first book, Full Tilt: Ireland to India with a Bicycle. My immediate thought was, “Why on earth would she do that?” Who would choose…
Wayward genes
A few days ago my son gave me a look that I can only describe as one of bemused disbelief and said, “You have finally lost the plot.” I do find that children are your worst critics, something that I try to bear in mind when talking to my own mother. I don’t think he’s…