poppy

Sounds a very interesting read. I, too, enjoyed South Riding, although I read it a long time ago now. Have always meant to read Testament of Youth.

but most importantly of

... who are you again?' 'It's Rosie, Daddy. Your daughter Rosie.' 'I have a daughter? Are you sure? I don't remember any daughter.' 'Dementia!' I said, 'I knew it was coming. He needs to go into a home. I hope you've got power of attorney, Rosie, it'll make things ..' 'Shush, Johnny!' Rosie glared at me. 'Of course you remember me, Daddy. I think I should ...

Winter Wonderland ~ Bing Crosby

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knew when he was onto a good thing and henceforth behaved impeccably, living a life of luxury and treated like an adored princeling. Meantime, the Major was awoken from his semi-conscious state by the incessant ringing of the phone. 'Hello Daddy, it's me,' said a cheerful voice, 'just ringing to see how our little Dingle is settling in. It really played on our heartstrings to part with him but we felt you ...

dishwashing duties in return

Yes Sir, I Can Boogie ~ Baccara

Dingle, who immediately bit him painfully on the thumb. Dingle then took off up the Major's whatnot, sending valuable ornaments crashing to the floor, one Dresden shepherdess hitting Daddy on the head, knocking him clean out. Dingle remained perched precariously on top of the whatnot, yowling loudly. Little Miss Horlicks, the Major's next door neighbour had heard the ruckus and came to investigate. A confirmed spinster, of indeterminate years, she loved cats. Ignoring the Major completely, who was moaning and groaning on the floor surrounded by broken crockery, she reached up ...

Bungle In the Jungle ~ Jethro Tull

Welcome Home ~ Dave Dobbyn

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