This is my entry in Robert Hruzek’s monthly group writing project for October at Middle Zone Musings
As is usually the case, when I saw Bob’s topic for WILF this month I could think of nothing to write. So I put it on hold – at the back of my head ( which is what I would call [...]
Hearing late last night that Lloyds TSB was to take over Halifax Bank of Scotland has really made me think. We are living in interesting – and downright difficult – times and business casualties are inevitable. I have been trying to work out why this one has had such a personal impact on me.
I clicked on [...]
I found this post last week over at the Chief Happiness Officer blog.
I found it – and the subsequent comments – really funny. I assume on that basis that I am an atypical Scot! Well of course I am not.
But what the heck is going on here? I know my electoral vote goes towards choosing [...]
Please forgive me for making Monday’s post a wee bit of an indulgence!
I read yesterday that whether Alexander Graham Bell – a Scot- really did invent the telephone is being questioned. A couple of weeks ago I listened to a debate about whether Alexander Fleming – a Scot – really did discover penicillin ( apparently [...]
Big question – prompted by a seemingly minor incident today.
On the staffroom noticeboard there are awards for acts of kindness…and underneath there is a comment on the lines of “or for the best sook”. The Online Scottish Dictionary gives the following definition ( and spelling)
Souk [suk] – suck, teachers pet
Now I want to be absolutely clear [...]
