Coping with Coronavirus 25. Stinging Nettles, Wonderful Plants that are good for Breathing Problems.
Gardeners regard nettles as a nuisance. But they are the most valuable and useful plant in the garden, if not the world! The Romans introduced the stinging nettle, or Urtica...
The Canary Islands Re-opens for Tourism. Our visit to La Palma
Several years ago we spent an interesting week on La Palma, which is re-opening in a week’s time for Tourism. After booking in to our hotel on La Palma,...
Very Funny! New Mask.
There’s humour in everything as this photos shows. I thought this was very funny. It’s good to see the bars and restaurants reopening and people enjoying themselves...
A Sandwich is more than just Two Slices of Bread.
There’s nothing to beat a good sandwich. Unlike our British plastic, commercial, or basic choices of sandwich or rolls, the rest of the world has a great choice...
Sussex Snake more than Doubles in Size!
Crowborough in Sussex has the most amazing new Memorial to the Coronavirus and everything else that has been happening lately. It’s a huge snake made up of painted stones....
Delicious refreshing Agua Fresca, the Mexican Watermelon Drink
The weather’s hot, and anything cold and refreshing is very welcome. It’s time again for huge, cheap watermelons. If you find it quite bland, and messy to eat, try...
Updated List of our Talented Writers’ Publications – great reads for everyone!
The B-C-ing-U! Writers are many-talented. A lot of them are published authors, so why not take a look at what they have for sale? There are some great...
When I met Vera Lynn, The Forces’ Sweetheart.
It was sad news to hear about the death of Dame Vera Lynn at 103. She was a real Lady who brought a lot of happiness into the world....
Four acts have new singles out on May 29th
Nuala – Artemisia This Friday sees the release of “Artemisia” by NUALA, the second song to be released from her self-titled debut album. The album, produced by John Reynolds,...
Update; TUNISIA IS READY AND SAFE!
Here is the latest news about Tunisia; They are ready to welcome Tourists again. I can’t wait to go there again! Come and visit Tunisia We...
The Mersey, the Mississippi, Black & White Slavery & the Cotton Trade
It’s hard to believe that there are more slaves in the world now than there have ever been! Most of them are secret slaves now, imprisoned in the most...
Coping With Coronavirus 24. You can turn Almost Anything into Wine!
While you’re stuck at home and probably going for walks, it’s a perfect time for making home-brewed wine. Summer and early autumn are good times to make a supply...
Coping With Coronavirus no 23. Save Money! Cook while you Work; Ironed Sandwiches
I discovered an old recipe for Ironed Sandwiches. Fascinated, I had to try it! This was obviously originally invented when women used to heat up their flat irons to...
Coping with Coronavirus 22. Edwardian Parlour Games.
In the Victorian and Edwardian eras, people were a lot more trusting. Guests would arrive, armed with an introductory letter, or introduced by family or friends of their hosts,...
Giant Snake Invades Sussex Town!
Secret Stones are very popular. People paint a small stone and hide it within view where someone is almost definitely going to find it. Then they take it and...
Coping with Coronavirus 22. Rainbow Roast Vegetables
Rainbows have been very popular during the Coronavirus pandemic. Everyone has been painting them and sticking them in their windows. The seven colours of the rainbow are red, orange,...
Coping With Coronavirus 21. Will there be Food Poisoning in Bars & Restaurants after Lockdown?
Boris is talking about easing the Lockdown on Monday. After many years in catering, I know what goes on behind the scenes. In my past, I spent several days...
Coping With Coronavirus 20. Plants & Recipes
Remember how I told you how to grow tomatoes from tomato slices? Well, look at the results after another week. And remember how I told you about the...
Coping With Coronavirus 19. Why are the Garden Centres Closed? + Growing Tomatoes From Seed
Why are all the garden centres closed when everyone wants to buy compost, seeds, and lots of garden plants; flowers, vegetables, salad plants and herbs? There’s a lot more...
Coping with Coronavirus 18. Computer Rage. Is it really Necessary? Plus Cheap Recipes.
When I was at school, we used to hold debates. Someone would speak and everyone would politely listen without interrupting, even if they totally disagreed with what was being...
Coping With Coronavirus 17. NHS Thieves!
I had to call in our local Doctor’s surgery, which is in our small hospital. There was a sign on the door, asking people to Please don’t steal our...
Coping With Coronavirus 16. More Cheap Recipes
We’re halfway through April and more and more plants are making an appearance. Living in the country, we can go for walks over fields and in the woods. If...
Coping With Coronavirus 15. Idiots are Ignoring the Lockdown.
We’ve been home now for nearly a month, obeying the rules and missing the family terribly. But we’re surrounded by a lot, and I mean a lot of Visitors,...
Coping with Coronavirus 14. Want not, Waste not! Jamelade.
I was feeling so ashamed of myself. There I was lecturing everyone about food waste while looking guiltily at my rotting fruit. We just didn’t fancy eating any, and...
Coping With Coronavirus 13. Eyam & the Great Plague.
In 1665 the Plague was raging through London as it did most Summers due to cramped housing and bad drainage. But the in year of 1665 things were...
Coping With Coronavirus 12. Breathing Advice
What can you do if you have Coronavirus symptoms but the ambulances are busy? Here is some advice to help yourself until they can get there. First, don’t panic....
Coping With Coronavirus 11. Astronomy For Beginners
One positive thing about Coronavirus is that, with all the world’s planes grounded, the sky is clear and unpolluted. For the first time since 9/11 we can gaze up...
Coping With Coronavirus 10 Applause for the Workers!
Last night (Thursday) at 8pm everyone went outside to applaud the key workers who are keeping our country running. Even the three Royal children were filmed applauding. It started...
Coping With Coronavirus 9. Steamcleaning in Seconds!
See this photo? It’s my steamcleaner and I think it’s the most useful and important thing in my house at the moment. You just fill it up...
Coping With Coronavirus 8. False Alarms.
Another clear, sunny day without a cloud or contrails in the sky. And the roads are silent. Our lungs must be healthier without the pollution! Coronavirus is a contagious...
Coping With Coronavirus 7. Life Carries on.
I haven’t seen the sky so blue and unpolluted since after 9/11 when all the planes were grounded. Yesterday was like a holiday. Everyone was out in their gardens...
Coping With Coronavirus 6. Feed the Animals!
Sadly, many of the victims of Coronavirus will be the pets. A lot of people have large energetic dogs that need plenty of food and exercise. Animal food...
Coping With Coronavirus 5. Don’t Waste Your Bread!
Don’t throw away a loaf if you see mould spots on it. It’s usually where the plastic wrapping is touching it. Take the bread out of the wrapping and...
Coping With Coronavirus 4. Looking After Your Food.
It’s important that you keep an eye on all your food so that you don’t waste any of it. Make sure you remove all fruit and vegetables from their...
Coping With Coronavirus 3. Toilet Roll Tantrums.
What’s the most important thing in the world at the moment? Coronavirus. And what’s the 2nd most important thing? Loo rolls. People have become obsessed with them, buying as...
Coping with Coronavirus 2. Natural Resources Around Us.
Daughter Rana & little Isabella Messaged us this morning. It made me even more unhappy as I couldn’t hug and kiss them. I know that we’re supposed to stay...
Coping With Coronavirus. 1. Empty Supermarkets.
I’m starting this diary of articles in the hope that it will be a help to coping with life at the moment. Please get involved and add your POSITIVE...
How to Survive a Fortnight’s CoronaVirus Quarantine without Hating Each other!
The Coronavirus epidemic will get worse before it gets better, but we’ll all survive it as long as we take sensible precautions. First, think about the effects it can...
Lyn’s Favourite Article of 2019. Trafalgar Square; London’s National Heritage Grade 1 Square.
I love exploring in London. I choose an area, then I just walk. This is my article about Trafalgar Square and the area around it from earlier this year....
A Place to Stay; The Chequers Inn, Maresfield.
The Chequers Inn, in East Sussex, is an old Coaching Inn dating back to the 1400s. See my article It’s full of character and it’s a very popular...