I have had a number of pets during my life but never really been sure why I wanted to share my house or garden with what is basically a wild animal. I’ve never been convinced that anyone ‘owns’ a pet and I’ve never seen a caged bird that looks happy. Some pets, I’m sure, don’tContinue reading “Pets and their owners”
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Sisters
I was seven years old when I decided that it might be better if my parents died, probably in an unfortunate accident. I, of course, would be distraught and everyone would gather round to comfort me. It wasn’t that my parents were cruel or neglectful; in their own way they were perfectly adequate. But IContinue reading “Sisters”
Brief Encounter
George and I lead a simple life. We talk a lot, or rather, I do. George is quiet, some would say aloof, but I do love him. One morning this summer I drew back the curtains in our bedroom and saw a large ball in the middle of the lawn. Sometimes we would find aContinue reading “Brief Encounter”