Creepy, scary, unnerving kids often feature in horror films. It’s very effective. You don’t expect your bundle of joy to turn into Damien from The Omen. Nor would you want to see a dripping wet, undead girl, unexpectedly climbing out of the TV set, whilst … Continue reading Village of the Damned
Category: Well Being

The Blood Test
About 2 months ago I got a letter in the post, from a place in Winchester, asking me to attend a free NHS health check at my local surgery. Having spent the past four months undergoing routine health checks (mammogram, annual dental exam, annual eye … Continue reading The Blood Test

How not to climb Ingleton Falls
I’ve been in Yorkshire for a week. Things I love about Yorkshire: Soft Water Cures dry skin instantly Tea and coffee actually tastes good No horrid scum floating about in your mug Limescale free zone Dry Stone Walls Higgedly-piggedly charm Rural and rugged Full of … Continue reading How not to climb Ingleton Falls

A walk in the Life of …Me
This will be a very short series of posts, written by various contributors who I’ve forced into unpaid employment on the CMB. ******************** Going for a walk every day is a good thing to do if, like me, you took early retirement at the age … Continue reading A walk in the Life of …Me
All Together Now……
I joined a community choir about 6 months ago, under slight duress (I do virtually everything under slight duress actually - apart from eating and sleeping.) A couple of ladies from another tiny little choir I’d joined, at around the same time (this time under … Continue reading All Together Now……

Mama, We’re all Crazy Now
Anxiety is reaching epidemic proportions in the Western world. Yes, the affluent West where the drinking water doesn’t kill you, where there’s always too much food on the table, where every house contains a full array of everything digital. In America, the land of opportunity … Continue reading Mama, We’re all Crazy Now

Mammogram Madness
I received my 3 yearly mammogram invitation in the post back in August. It can’t be three years since the last one can it? (see further musings on the nature of Time here.) Enclosed with the letter was an NHS leaflet entitled ‘Helping you Decide’ … Continue reading Mammogram Madness