Chocolate dresses on a rainy day...

I got a lovely present of some chocolate dresses from my friend Helen. Not to be worn, you understand, but for eating. Chocolate always tas...

Manuel: "I am English...oh hullo Major..." A treat on St George's Day

Happy St George's Day to everyone! A tiny bit of the best of English comedy to put you in a good mood on this feast.

St Anthony, my printer-paper white skin and the blusher

“You’re Irish; I know you are because your skin is so white!” This is something that I hear weekly.   I don’t mind having skin that’s white...

Blazing Saddles on and Easter egg in hand...

Ah, the joys of a Bank Holiday! I have been saving Blazing Saddles for a rainy night such as this one where rain runs down my window and the...

Dear Readers – which blog design do you prefer?

To convey the sorrow of Good Friday , I changed the blog to a solemn black background. And now in honour of Our Lord’s resurrection, I have...

Seeing Jesus on your wall...

HAPPY EASTER! He is Risen!

Wishing everyone heartfelt Easter blessings. May you have a wonderful Easter Sunday. Lent is over! I’ve just had two delicious cups of coffe...