My father haunts us by lowering the level crossing gates.

He used to get so frustrated as my aunt lives just beyond a busy rail line into London, and it seemed every time he wanted to drive across… dingdingding, red lights flashing and Daddy would curse like a sailor. “Bloody British Rail!” he’d roar as he skidded to a stop. So now, whenever we get … Continue reading My father haunts us by lowering the level crossing gates.

Getting Your Kids to Pull the Plug…On a Budget?

I love my son, dearly and beyond measure, but at times he makes me seriously bonko.  Strangely, he seems to feel the same about me.  He’s now 22, and it doesn’t seem to be changing.  I suppose we’re gonna have to settle in and deal with it. He drove me to the airport this morning.  … Continue reading Getting Your Kids to Pull the Plug…On a Budget?