A Disorderly Retirement
Now that I’ve learned what quiddling means, I can in all modesty reveal that it’s one of my special skills. I have spent years honing the art and I am, I think, justifiably proud of the result. I have the wonderful etymologist Susie Dent to thank for this insight. According to her, quiddling means frittering…
I think most people have a mental list of ambitious things they’d really like to achieve at some point in their lives, but just not yet. I’m not talking about home improvements or even the dreaded Bucket List, just vague thoughts lurking in the back of your mind about rather lovely, but somewhat challenging activities…
Although friends are very welcome to come and visit us, I’m thinking that when word gets out about how we entertain them, they might not be so keen. We love to see our friends and to show them around our newly adopted town. Newbury doesn’t disappoint: the canal is beautiful, the pubs are welcoming and…