Category Archives: journal.

A Stage Where Nothing Goes Right!

Posted on April 9, 2018 by colonialist

We have been through a stage where a number of things have not gone well. However, there has been one stage where things going badly have gone superbly! As one of our activities during the flying visit of Elder Daughter … Continue reading →

Posted in Africa, journal., Theatre Review | Tagged , , , , | 36 Comments

Christmas Elves do Happy New Ears

Posted on December 26, 2017 by colonialist

Here we have my two elves just before I went into the Father Christmas act after Xmas Dinner on Monday. And this shows a sample of the tablecloths which adorned both tables. (A cloth and an overlay — quite effective! … Continue reading →

Posted in Africa, Grandchildren, journal. | Tagged | 8 Comments

A Platform for a Really Awfully Moving Activity

Posted on August 28, 2015 by colonialist

Next door there was a jungle gym Of size that was impressive New tenants took a view quite dim (With kids they’re not progressive): They thought some flowers on that spot Quite greatly would improve it; Their landlord told me, … Continue reading →

Posted in Humorous rhyme, journal., Photography, Really Awful Rhyme, Renovations | Tagged , , , , | 6 Comments

Really Awful Lights Before Lights Out.

Posted on August 4, 2015 by colonialist

If delighted, this would be Featureless and mystery, Study it, and you tell me What you think that it might be. If a coastline you have guessed You’ve no cause to feel depressed – First, in darkness came the test; … Continue reading →

Posted in Africa, Beach, Colonialist, fantasy, journal., Ocean, Personal Journal, Really Awful Rhyme | Tagged , , , | 26 Comments