RANDOM JOTTINGS

A blog about music, sports, theatre and rants

Long time blogger just moved to wordpress. Love music, theatre, movies, sport (tennis and cricket) and cooking. Two great daughters, two great granddaughters.

Month: July 2020

  • Recent reading – mixed bag

    What is it that makes a book readable and another one where the writing makes you feel like you are wading through a field full of treacle?  If you have the answer do let me know. My reading last week consisted, among other murders and mayhem, two historical non fiction books. The first was The…

  • Random Ramble

    I am off to see the family today. How nice to be able to say that and know that things are slowly reverting back to normal. I refuse to say “new normal” as it is an expression that drives me potty. And before I ramble, I may just say that another thing that drives me…

  • Random Video – I talk about Eva Ibbotson

    I am really enjoying doing these videos as it gives me a wonderful chance to talk about anything which is great fun.  I have just recorded one in which I talk about one of my favourite authors, Eva Ibbotson. I hope you enjoy it.   As always, I welcome comments and requests for subjects for…

  • Recent reading and received

    I have been reading in a very desultory fashion the last couple of months. I have found it impossible to settle down and concentrate. Isn’t it odd when you think you are going to have all this time and so we can do some really serious reading and then find you really can’t be bothered?…