I think I’ve mentioned, (probably numerous times) that Arabella is onto a new eating regime where basically everything I buy deserves a roll of the eyes. It’s because the boyfriend with no tattoos from the neck up, is health conscious. And in between he and Arabella’s five break-ups and six getting-back-togethers, this new eating regime […]
‘Chockie Night’ and Cherry Ripe Chocolate Slice
January 12, 2013 By 42 Comments
When I was in high school I had a friend who lived across the back fence and at their house, every Thursday night was ‘Chockie Night’. Chockie Night was where my friend’s father would buy chocolates on his way home from work in the city, then catch the train, walk home from the station then […]
Double Layer Chocolate Cake and…’Not to worry, mum’
June 16, 2012 By 40 Comments
I used to have a son, Archie. No, I still have a son, Archie, it’s just that I don’t see him and I can’t find him. He’s never here. Sometimes there’s evidence that he’s been home and it’s usually in the bathroom. The floor will be flooded with water, the bath mat is saturated, there’s […]
Sour Cream Chocolate Cake and…A Crisis and Liquid Myrrh
March 1, 2012 By 39 Comments
It’s been one of those days. And it started yesterday. Last night was the opening night of Archie’s play. Drew, Arabella and I went along to support him. The night was thoroughly entertaining and Archie gave a performance that was lively and energetic. But I have been worried about Archie because as well as rehearsing […]
Unclean Archie and…Christmas Coconut Swirls
December 3, 2011 By 45 Comments
A terrific opportunity surfaced for Archie. Still trying to break into the industry he would love to make his career, I applied, on his behalf (and on the quiet), to an organization offering training in Archie’s field of choice. It was a fabulous opportunity but Archie just wasn’t that interested. Not because he didn’t like […]
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