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Royal Jelly Mould with Princess Elizabeth and Margaret Rose

Royal Jelly Mould with Princess Elizabeth and Margaret Rose

I picked up a thing the other day in a charity shop and I can't really find anything about it online. So I throw it over to you. Do you know anything about this glass jelly mould with the images of Princess Elizabeth and Princess Margaret Rose on it? I intend to sell it on eBay, so I asked that ... Read more »
Book review: Who is Charlie Conti? by Claus von Bohlen

Book review: Who is Charlie Conti? by Claus von Bohlen

Who is Charlie Conti? is the accomplished debut novel from Claus von Bohlen. Charlie Conti is alone in the world and in possession of a great fortune. His mother is dead, his sister is in a home for the disabled and he doesn't know who his father is. Moreover, he doesn't have much of a sense of ... Read more »
Sue Bailey's Funeral

Sue Bailey’s Funeral

Sue Bailey was buried on Thursday. She was a close and dear friend to me for many years and I was privileged to attend her funeral. Let me share some reflections, for those who weren't there. It was a small gathering. Eleven people. Mostly family. It was raining. In woodland, near London, there ... Read more »