Category Archives: Life, the universe and everything

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 →

Posted in Home sweet home, Life, the universe and everything, Spiders | Tagged , , | 3 Comments

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 →

Posted in Down memory lane, Life, the universe and everything, On the road | Tagged | 4 Comments

Conversations with our neighbour

Posted on 04/09/2013 by walkingthecat

(Grunting noises from behind the hedge.) Me: What’s wrong? Her: Oh, technology is defeating me today. Me, interpreting the sounds: Your bicycle pump? (Rummaging sounds from her shed.) Her: Oh, this one is better! Me: You should throw the other … Continue reading →

Posted in Home sweet home, Life, the universe and everything, Odds and ends | Tagged | 1 Comment