CREATURE COMFORT

Back in the ‘80’s, I remember reading moving stories of how animals were being introduced into hospitals and retirement homes.  The book was called ‘Creature Comfort’ – I don’t remember the author.  It has disappeared from our bookshelves, which is sad as I would’ve liked to read it again now that the idea is being … Continue reading CREATURE COMFORT

‘TIL DEATH US DO PART

Researching often takes me off on strange tangents.  Whilst looking into the religious vows made by British couples getting married, I came across the full version of the National Anthem! For amusement’s sake, I applied the wording of the second and fourth verses to the current confusion in the UK.  See them at the end … Continue reading ‘TIL DEATH US DO PART

DARK, RICH AND UTTERLY DELICIOUS

Those who’ve read Joanne Harris’s ‘Chocolat’, or at least seen the film, will probably have found themselves salivating at the descriptions of Viviane’s magical creations. There’s nothing quite like her chocolates for making the mouth water.  It’s hardly surprising that she so successfully lured the folk of Lansquenet away from their religious observances and into her chocolaterie. … Continue reading DARK, RICH AND UTTERLY DELICIOUS