Le Retour

Posted on June 18, 2018 by one1_bored_e_m1n

“Never return to the scene of the crime“, they say. “Don’t go back to a lit firework“. Whilst there was no danger of incarceration or third degree burns, I was a little h... Read More

New Years’ Resolutions

Posted on January 11, 2018August 15, 2018 by one1_bored_e_m1n

Eleven days into January and Mrs OBEM’s attempts to stay ‘dry’ for the month are going well. I haven’t even bothered, January is miserable enough. But her stoicism has got me t... Read More

Annual Retreat

Posted on November 29, 2017November 30, 2017 by one1_bored_e_m1n

It is rare that we leave the children overnight. But for the last few years, we have done precisely that around November time. That it coincides with Mrs OBEM’s birthday lightens the present-buy... Read More

Meat School

Posted on September 15, 2017 by one1_bored_e_m1n

Last week I cashed in a birthday present given to me by my brother and sister in law. Gifts from them have always been good and generally food-related. This one was no exception and definitely worth a... Read More

Another year older – Part 2

Posted on August 12, 2017August 15, 2017 by one1_bored_e_m1n

If there is one thing that occupies my mind in the build up to the Birthday BBQ, it is the question of what meat to cook. Sure, the Sherry Trifle is a nice way to round off the meal but the limelight ... Read More