Author Archives: Candy

How would you describe yourself to someone who can’t see you? I answered this question in detail!

How would you describe yourself to someone? …..I have white hair, I walk more slowly than I used to, I always wear trousers or leggings, I am short. That could be any one of lots of people? I speak with … Continue reading →

What are your future travel plans? Those of you who have read my posts before, know several things about me: I am pretty old, I won’t travel on an airplane, I love being at home, and I have a dog. … Continue reading →

What’s your go-to comfort food? …..I have but I think if I did, it would be a sweet suet pudding and custard! For those of you who don’t live in the UK, suet pudding is made with an animal based … Continue reading →

What’s your favorite game (card, board, video, etc.)? Why? You might think that I am a solitary sort of person and you would be right – now. I used to love board games like Cluedo and Snakes and Ladders as … Continue reading →

Dogs or cats? In my life there have been many cats. Cats can be wonderful to have around and are usually friendly without being clingy. Dogs are lovely, mostly. I’ve had two dogs, both loving and good companions. Both animals … Continue reading →

List 10 things you know to be absolutely certain. 1. I am absolutely certain that I love my daughter Veronica and her daughter, Chloe, more than anything in the universe! 2. I know it is true that I am old … Continue reading →

What time do you go to bed and wake up currently? I go to bed some time between 11pm and midnight and get up when I want, usually at around 9am to 9.30 am. Julian will usually have been awake … Continue reading →

What are you most excited about for the future? At the grand old age of 81, how much future do I have? I’m not being maudlin, just realistic. I am definitely past more than half of my life, even three … Continue reading →

Describe your most memorable vacation. As a person whose vacations* are few and far between, I find many of my holidays* to be memorable! When I was young (up to 16 years old) my family’s holidays were usually spent at … Continue reading →