There is something about the world of plastic that is beginning to drive me round the bend. The past of chequebooks and traveller’s cheques is starting to seem like the…
We have been enjoying some mandatory social events in our spare bedroom this week. No, neighbours have not invaded nor have passing strangers overstayed their welcome. We have been proud hosts…
What an interesting read Gerry Hassan’s Commentary was last week. Lots and lots of words about independence. I would ask what details are out there already? All we have heard…
Irvine’s Harbour Arts Centre was the venue last week for Ravenfest: An Evening with Edgar Allan Poe. Ravenfest is organised by Poetic Justice Productions who use arts and cultural activities…
A friend on holiday in Vicenza posted on Facebook the other day that some 30 years ago, aged 26, he lived there for six months and now he felt he…
It’s 7.30am and the smell of coffee and the warmth of the cup in my hand is helping me face the day. To be honest, I could face today without…
Does the phone number 105 mean anything to you? Well, I suggest it should! I came in from a few hours work in the garden to find my husband still…
Park your car. Stroll along the promenade. Enjoy a coffee or a light lunch. Pay for your parking and drive off happily. Those were our simple pleasures at Largs, that jewel…
I saw this cracking suit in a store on Sunday. Marketing wise, it appeared to be cleverly placed just inside the store entrance and though I describe it as a…
Last Friday was the eleventh day of the eleventh month. I spent the eleventh hour in the garden of remembrance at Westminster Abbey. The reason was that years back, like…