Author Archives: rhbblog

Snuff

Posted on January 14, 2013 by rhbblog

Snuff by Terry Pratchett My rating: 3 of 5 stars I was very much looking forward to this, and as a long-time Vimes groupie, enjoyed it but missed the sparkle from other Discworld books. The title suggests a darker subject … Continue reading →

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Seasonal

Posted on November 30, 2012 by rhbblog

I am always chary of too early a start to Christmas, but it is almost Advent, so it seemed like a good idea to go to a Candlelit Christmas recital that was part of the Worcestershire Shindig rural arts touring … Continue reading →

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New Beginnings

Posted on November 28, 2012 by rhbblog

Oops, haven’t got to grips with this – thought I’d published this days ago! So – a belated welcome to great-granddaughter Ava, with congratulations to proud parents George and Dan.

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End of an era

Posted on November 26, 2012 by rhbblog

This is a strange confession, but I have been a closet Appalachian clogging groupie for over 18 years. I am one no longer, it seems…. Our friend Yvonne has danced with the Bromsgrove-based group One Step Beyond for those many … Continue reading →

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Reflecting

Posted on November 1, 2012 by rhbblog

It’s always a pleasure to have friends and family to stay, as we did last week. As the Saturday was gloriously sunny, though freeeeezing (even for those of us inured to northern climes), we walked round Croome Park and thence … Continue reading →

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What happened to May?

Posted on June 5, 2012 by rhbblog

I can’t believe we’re nearly a week into June. What happened to May? Other than the usual routine stuff of the volunteer work, domestic bits and pieces, camera club and NHW admin and the inevitable succession of medical appointments we … Continue reading →

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In which Mrs Grumpy sees the light…

Posted on May 24, 2012 by rhbblog

Two tickets to the Worcester Olympic Torch celebration arrived yesterday; I’d forgotten I’d applied for them, to be honest, and had no expectations as it was well after the deadline. I looked at all the restrictions and instructions – no … Continue reading →

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The Carrier, Jamal Mahjoub

Posted on May 7, 2012 by rhbblog

The Carrier by Jamal Mahjoub My rating: 4 of 5 stars The novel’s twin strands of the modern-day historical/archaeological investigation and the 17th century story which it unfolds, echo the central themes of the intertwining of East and West at … Continue reading →

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Stuffed asparagus!

Posted on May 4, 2012 by rhbblog

Well, it’s not just me thinking this “official drought” is causing problems. The Asparagus Festival (yep, that’s for real) tomorrow has had to be cancelled.http://britishasparagusfestival.org/ The recent – and continuing – rain has royally stuffed the “gras” – asparagus – crop … Continue reading →

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Glad to be wrong

Posted on May 2, 2012 by rhbblog

I suddenly realised today that it’s five years since I was headed to the hospital for a bone scan to see if, or how far, the recently diagnosed inflammatory breast cancer (IBC) had spread. It had taken since the previous … Continue reading →

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