"I've been thinking about getting a phone that's just a phone. One you can only make phone calls on," I tell my daughter. "You never make phone calls. You don't like the phone," she says. She's right. The only thing I hardly ever use my phone for is talking to people on the phone. "Whenever … [Read more...] about Appy Talk Reprised
Happiness
Pizza Night
Making a shopping list I'm planning pizza night at home in an attempt to try and make life a little less mundane for the adult children who I imagine are having a tougher time dealing with lockdown than I am, someone who makes Howard Hughes appear outgoing. ME. "Alexa, add nduja to the shopping … [Read more...] about Pizza Night
Enjoying The Journey
In the film "Manhattan" there is a scene near the end where Isaac is listing for himself all the things that make life worth living. Groucho Marx, Willie Mays, the 2nd movement of the Jupiter Symphony, Louis Armstrong's recording of "Potato Head Blues", Swedish movies, "Sentimental Education" by … [Read more...] about Enjoying The Journey
Chocolate Puddings And A Scarcity Mindset
Sitting at the dining table with empty plates in front of us I can feel the dog lying on my feet out of sight, hopeful. A familiar discussion strikes up. "How many chocolate puddings are left?" my son asks his girlfriend. "I think there are two. How many have you had?" "I had one yesterday. … [Read more...] about Chocolate Puddings And A Scarcity Mindset
Why The CD Could Make A Comeback
It was suggested this week that we take the CDs to the charity shop. “What, all of them?” I ask without fully understanding why a partial clear out feels less uncomfortable than getting rid of the whole lot. I don’t even have a CD player any longer. When my mother died she left a house full … [Read more...] about Why The CD Could Make A Comeback