Everyone here seems to refer to a concert as a “gig”. I would never use that word, I would choose to say concert or show. Gig seems very hippie 1960’s to me. However, no matter the concertgoer’s age, they all say “gig”. An interesting cultural lesson for me. On that note, We continue to enjoy…
We spent three days in Oxford with friends this week, staying in the suburb of Summertown. We took the train from Paddington (a 47 minute ride) that turned into a bit of chaos. I felt like I was in Planes, Trains and Automobiles. Some bridge was out on the way to Oxford, so the train…
Bake Sale success at school! We are raising funds for transportation costs for a weeklong school camp in May. I love getting to know the other parents and I absolutely adore seeing the girls at school. We attended the Key Stage 4 Options Evening at my son’s school. What is that? It’s when 14 year…
I think I must be having a stroke. Maybe it’s the lack of socialising or mental stimulation but something is clearly wrong. For the last week or so I’ve had nothing but 80’s tv show theme songs rattling around in my head. It all started with The Greatest American Hero. I loved that show when…
This morning I came downstairs to find my kids listening to an 18-minute song for the thousandth time. They absolutely adore Alice’s Restaurant. We’ve listened to the original 1967 release of the Arlo Guthrie classic as a family since my three were little. At first, it was the fun guitar and catchy chorus that drew…
I’ve spent some time this afternoon updating my running mix. It has been a fun stroll down memory lane.
Why is it that when I walk around the very modern, stylish Westfield Centre London do I have to be subjected to music that makes me want to stick hot pokers in my eyes? Todays cranking music included Endless Love and Three Times a Lady. Bad the first time around, skin crawling decades later.
Five Abroad 