Monthly Archives: October 2014

I have to say that I am fairly sceptical about the valid origins of many of the more whimsical collective nouns – you know the sort of thing I mean: “a hastiness of cooks” or “a blush of boys”. My … Continue reading →

Mildly concerned this evening that the destination showing on the front of my train home is indicating that I have joined a ‘Mystery Excursion’. Sounds like a Harry Potter type adventure – who knows where I may end up! I … Continue reading →