Category Archives: Life, the universe and everything

A Christmas Cactus Tale

Posted on 24/12/2015 by walkingthecat

Sometime during the summer I spotted a Christmas cactus in our neighbour‘s garden. It was just lying there on the lawn without a pot, looking a bit worse for wear. I figured she had put it there to be rinsed … Continue reading →

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Dispensation from gravity

Posted on 10/07/2014 by walkingthecat

Stepping into the husband’s office this afternoon, I spotted this: Intrigued, I stepped closer: And yes, I do realize that this apparent miracle is a reflection on my housekeeping skills or lack thereof. But I have been known to go … Continue reading →

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Plus ça change

Posted on 31/12/2013 by walkingthecat

In January 2004, the not-yet-husband and I travelled to the Seychelles to celebrate a biggish birthday of mine — and the trip certainly lived up to our expectations. (Cue the Bounty bar commercial.) We were determined to go back sometime, … Continue reading →

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