There once was a roast, hot and steamy, With gravy that poured in a dreamy. Bangers so thick, Made the ladies all quick, And chips that were cheeky and creamy!
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Tufton Tories, cry or laugh?
Well, sometimes you just have to shed a tear, or you'll end up laughing your head off, don't ya?So, when does that old saying "you've gotta laugh, or you'd cry" go a bit too far? When does the laughter stop, and you're left feeling all miserable?When your family gets caught up in the dodgy dealings … Continue reading Tufton Tories, cry or laugh?
Minor Miracle Kid’s Journey
Ages ago, there was this couple desperate for a kid. They tried everything in the book, even had a little help from the doc, and voila, a boy arrived.This lad was something special, well, at least in his folks' eyes. Then along came a sister and a brother, no medical interventions needed.The first one, he … Continue reading Minor Miracle Kid’s Journey
Lost Memories, Broken Hearts
MENTAL HEALTH, DEPRESSION, GRIEF, TORIES This is a tale about a dear mate, won't spill the beans on their name or where they're from, 'cause this one's pretty personal. Let me just give you the lowdown without giving away any specifics.So, we're having a chinwag with LBC playing in the background. My pal had lost … Continue reading Lost Memories, Broken Hearts
Sympathy
I've got this mate, known 'em since forever. They're a quiet sort, bit on the spectrum, and not feeling too great.See, they've been wrestling with the blues, and it got even worse when they lost their partner of two decades to cancer. And here's the kicker, it all happened like a flash, and their partner … Continue reading Sympathy
Mrs Brown’s Boys
I've been thinking, you know, why don't some people get it? Is it because they're put off by the whole scripted and rehearsed thing? I mean, it's just a bit of make-believe comedy, all in good fun.Maybe it's the style of humor that doesn't quite tickle their funny bone? Seems a bit snooty, if you … Continue reading Mrs Brown’s Boys
Unveiling My Blogging Journey Through Loneliness: A Search for True Connection
Many moons ago, I lost someone very dear to my heart. My friends and family, bless their souls, gradually drifted away, finding it increasingly challenging to connect with my words. Thus, I found myself alone with my son as my sole companion.As fate would have it, we soon found ourselves in lockdown, further isolating me … Continue reading Unveiling My Blogging Journey Through Loneliness: A Search for True Connection
Naming Mishaps Unveiled
My folks picked my name, hoping for a fox or a cat, but ended up with me.As for my family name, my great grandpa (or maybe it was his great grandpa) came up with it. The story goes he was trying to dodge something nasty, so he switched from Wild to Wylde. Dumb move though, … Continue reading Naming Mishaps Unveiled
A Fool's Handbook 