poppy

aspidistra plant, Rosie's pride and joy. I shooed him away and he moved onto gnawing on a table leg. It was starting to look worse for wear, I feared he'd gnaw right through and the whole thing would come crashing down on top of him. He really was a trial. I had a sudden brainstorm, 'Rosie, what Daddy needs is something to keep him company, take his mind off himself ... cheer him up no end.' 'What a lovely idea, what do you suggest, dear?' 'Well, I thought one of the cats. We've been so blessed with them, I think we should find it in our hearts to share the joy. Dingle would be an ideal companion for Daddy.' 'Well ... OK ... if you really think ...' 'I do! I do!' I enthused, 'I'll just ...

Dance Me To the End Of Love ~ Leonard Cohen

immediately rang Pastor Cross to lay a long list of complaints against his obnoxious little pillocks. "Good morrow, friend. I am presently out and about doing God's business. To paraphrase, 'For we are His workmanship, created for good works.' Ephesians 2:10.' Please leave a message after the beep." I'd like to tell him where to stick his &*^% beep but unfortunately...

Itsy Bitsy Teeny Weeny Yellow Polka Dot Bikini ~ Brian Hyland

trouble was, they didn't think to close any windows or doors. I went off to the office to do a bit of paperwork which necessitated a pot of tea, a large mug and a packet of gingernut biscuits. I'd just started my fourth mug, barely time to relax ( the story of my life), when I noticed a puddle of water making its way under the closed and locked door(I don't like to be disturbed when I was hard at it). The morons had flooded the whole floor. 'Right, that's it! ' I bellowed, ...

Another Park, Another Sunday ~ Doobie Brothers

I love it too! The whole Tea For the Tillerman album is great.

'I was addressing Johnny, boys, getting money out of him is like prising open an oyster. Any advance on £10 will have to be negotiated with him,' ...and she left me to it. The boys, although still in their teens, were quite bulky and sizable, especially when they closed in and surrounded you. Anyone would feel intimidated. There was really one thing I could do ...

Pleasant Valley Sunday ~ The Monkees

our entrance door was clear again and the pavement pristine clean. 'Well done boys, that deserves a pat on the ...' 'back, a free meal and £10 each,'(converted into British currency for the majority 😁) added Rosie, giving me a hard stare, 'and you can stop making those ridiculous gobbling noises right now!' 'We're not ...

muffins, iced cupcakes and

Into White ~ Cat Stevens

'Bless you my son,' said the vicar, '' 'For he will deliver you from the snare of the fowler and from the deadly pestilence.' Psalm 91:3 '' 'Is he referring me to me as a foul deadly pestilence, now?' I demanded. 'It's not all about you, Disgusting!' 'REVOLTING! REVOLTING! How many times do I ...

Miss You ~ Rolling Stones

she was in a

'Perhaps we need to lay a complaint against the Trucking Shifty company. Their habit of dumping loads at people's doors is a little inconvenient. I suspect it may have had something to do with my parishioners getting dicky tummies.' 'You think?' One had to wonder how the man had graduated from theological college. 'Why don't you take it up with them? They may listen to a 'learned' scholar,' I said sarcastically. 'Well ...' he actually blushed, 'that's very kind of you to say, but ...

Feeling Good ~ Muse

straight out of the

to volunteer at Johnny and Rosie's Cat Cafe. He was sure he could round up a few more ne'er-do-wells who needed gainful employment. However, that would have to wait. He was heading back to the vicarage to track down his hefty volume of 'Perspicacious Theological Apologist Debates the Existence of God vs Atheism' by Ino Imright. Heaving it into his backpack, he trudged back to the cafe to ...

Red Roses For A Blue Lady ~ Bert Kaempfert

with at least three

were perched on the bench watching and waiting for any wayward, escaped spaghetto. Rosie came in like a little thundercloud with bits of lightening escaping. 'The Vicar is drunk, Johnny! And he's been making very suggestive remarks! Do something!' 'Gladly, my love, I've been waiting for the chance.' I marched up to him and ...

Dream a Little Dream Of Me ~ The Mamas and the Papas

and mugs of builder's

like a rooster's comb. 'Goodness Vicar,' she giggled, 'you're a veritable lady magnet today, aren't you just!' The Vicar blushed and simpered, 'Oooh you are such a tease. I'm looking for that hubby of yours, just the little matter of his generous donation of burgers for the less fortunates. Went down a treat!' 'But what about all the complaints of food poisoning, I've been so worried about it.' 'Weak constitutions, I'd say, I ate six and ...