Strange complaints we’ve received

Strange complaints we’ve received

Google review is a marvellous thing, and serves such an important purpose, but I admit that I miss the old-fashioned paper questionnaires that only the proprietor would see and could dispose of fairly quickly if necessary. I often post the good reviews and testimonies...
Letter to a dying mother’s son.

Letter to a dying mother’s son.

Dear Andrew Thank you for trusting us with your mom’s last days before she slips away. I can see how hard it is for you and your sisters. We see your tear-streaked cheeks when you leave her room, but at the same time I hear you guys laugh. I see you and your sisters...
New year’s resolutions.

New year’s resolutions.

New year’s resolutions… the things we decide we should do but know we realistically probably won’t do and then feel guilty about not doing.   A resolution is not a bad thing, but I have found that daily resolutions are perhaps more helpful than...
What’s in a name?

What’s in a name?

We have a guest who, for reasons unknown to us, renames us all. Gift, who is his main carer, is called Ziggy. How this happened I have no idea. Gift does not even sound like Ziggy and in my mind a “Ziggy” is a short, plump, bald chap. Our Gift is tall, with ebony skin...