Monthly Archives: August 2026

“Whirr, whirr, kachunk! Whirr, whirr, kachunk!” These are the dreadful sounds that greet me as I try to start the mighty Tacoma. In the 11 years we have been together, she has never failed to start instantaneously. The symptoms are … Continue reading →

Congratulations to Vivien and Jeremy on their marriage in Geneva on Tuesday! Jeremy is my eldest boy. All my very best wishes to Jeremy and Vivien. As I have already mentioned, they love each other. So important. I am racked … Continue reading →

It is so delightfully cool here in San Francisco! Bright sunshine, fresh air and cool ocean breezes. James gets another cake. This is a riff on the Black Forest cake. Where is my wallet? I search everywhere without success. I … Continue reading →