by An-Magriet McKerrell | Jul 16, 2024 | Uncategorised
So it is official. I have man flu. I have man flu worse than any man has ever had it. The doctor says it is the Adenovirus, but this diagnosis is clearly wrong, as it ignored my main symptoms, which are patheticness, gross impatience and extremely embarrassing...
by An-Magriet McKerrell | Jul 9, 2024 | Uncategorised
There are some moments in our lives that just stick with us. One of mine was on a Spring afternoon in 2006. Abigail had just finished breastfeeding and was fast asleep on my chest. Emily, at that stage two and a half, lay curled up in my arm. I could smell Abby’s...
by An-Magriet McKerrell | Jul 2, 2024 | Uncategorised
This week, I found myself having coffee with a young man on a random Thursday afternoon. He is the type of guy that makes heads turn because of his classic beauty, soulful eyes, shampoo-add-hair, lovely build and easy smile. Okay, that’s the end of the blog. I just...
by An-Magriet McKerrell | Jun 25, 2024 | Uncategorised
I don’t think that I am alone in saying that this year, just like 30 years ago, I am filled with hope. Standing in the queues waiting to cast my vote, chatting to fellow compatriots in our lovely winter sun, confirmed what I have always known: I belong here. This...
by An-Magriet McKerrell | Jun 18, 2024 | Uncategorised
I recently asked a doctor if she was going to a patient’s funeral. She shook her head and told me “I don’t do after-sale services.” I burst out laughing! I love how humour can carry us through so much sadness. Her statement was scandalously funny, but also got me...
