The grass isn’t always greener

The grass isn’t always greener

Many of us in the West  have very acceptable lives, if at times a little mundane. We have partners who love us, a job that isn’t too onerous, enough money to live on, regular holidays to interesting places, cable TV, good food, ample wine and yet for some of us...
A Mistress none the less

A Mistress none the less

She is a subtle Mistress. She tries to catch you young, she doesn’t push, she flirts with you and you flirt back. You think that you can control her, but she knows better, she bides her time. Some remain unmoved, some are totally in her thrall, but for most she...
Growing Up

Growing Up

It’s hard to come to terms with losing someone who’s played a such an important role in your life. My Mum passed away quite recently and whilst I don’t want to talk too much about my feelings surrounding that (it’s far too personal and...
From the cradle to the grave

From the cradle to the grave

I’m at a funny age. I’m 56 soon to be 57, an age where although both of my parents are still alive, they’re becoming increasingly infirm, especially my Mum.  Mum is in hospital following a fall and not responding very well after an operation on her...
On Life – Steve Jobs Stanford Address

On Life – Steve Jobs Stanford Address

You’ll know from my last post that I’m reading Steve Jobs’ biography and am fascinated by the man and his methods. Although often abrupt, he was extraordinarily insightful and I came across reference to a speech to Stanford University in 2005, after...
A love letter

A love letter

I’m reading Steve Jobs biography at the moment and although he was a very complex and sometimes difficult character there is a section of the book that deals with the romantic relationships that he enjoyed. He claimed to love two woman in his life, Laurene...