Monthly Archives: December 2004

I was watching the evening news today – which these days seems like an incredible mistake, but I do it. They were, of course, talking about the appalling disaster in South East Asia. There were the predictable pictures of walls of water, of devastated streets and distraught people. What I didn’t expect, and what sickened … Continue reading »

Somehow, and part of me still doesn’t quite know how, it turns out we’re having a party. We don’t usually have parties, and I don’t know if we’re any good at it, but we’re doing it. Why? Year’s end. Charles is visiting. We have some books to sell. All good reasons. When? Sunday. Where? Here. … Continue reading »

I live on a quiet little suburban street about twenty minutes from downtown. There are maybe sixteen houses along the street and, apart from the nine kids next door, we’re probably the noisiest household on it. I love the place next door because of that. Jessica and Sophie – Jess particularly – can be very … Continue reading »

Do you believe in balance, in ying and yang? I just read this entry in Tim’s blog and realised I was having exactly the opposite experience. sigh.

Some good news – Nick’s brother turned up okay…in Vietnam.