Author Archives: Candy

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 →

On what subject(s) are you an authority? I’m pretty sure that people who claim to be authorities on anything only know a portion of what they’re talking about because every day brings new stuff to light. If I had to … Continue reading →

What’s the most delicious thing you’ve ever eaten? I did think the snails were delicious when Mme Prin made them in the summer of 1959. They were buttery and garlicky and a little bit chewy.- mmmmm! That was the year … Continue reading →

What’s your favorite thing about yourself? When I was young, if I had been asked this question, I think I would have answered, ‘My eyes’. Everyone always told me what a lovely colour they were (blue) and I guess I … Continue reading →

How do you want to retire? Alive!

What notable things happened today? The notable thing that happened today is that I finally published a post I started writing before covid reared its ugly head! It’s called Oh, My Knees.