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The dogs do know.
While you're reading this, I probably have my vest on.
Dec 1, 2024
Fireside reflection
Sometimes when I pass a mirror, I get a fright and think, “Why is Aunty Greta following me?” And then I realize the figure staring back at me is not…
Dec 8, 2024 • Lynn Ferguson
So, today I...?
I’m not going to lie, some weeks when I sit down to write a Note, I have to scan my brain for something that might have happened: I met a nice lady in a…
Jan 12, 2025 • Lynn Ferguson
Pain in the Ar...ehm
So here’s a thing about me.I don’t do painkillers. This has less to do with virtue, and more to do with nosiness. If I have pain, I want to know why.
Mar 9, 2025 • Lynn Ferguson
Drugging the dog
I like that people have service dogs, who support them during times of need.
Oct 5, 2025 • Lynn Ferguson
The card that doesn't come
It was my birthday this week.
Apr 13, 2025 • Lynn Ferguson
Cast
Now, I do not wish to boast, but before too long, I will be back to full-on jazz hands capability.Not that I am an enormous fan of jazz hands - I feel…
Mar 30, 2025 • Lynn Ferguson
Buzzing
One of the only - or perhaps THE only -brilliant thing about having a broken wrist is that it completely legitimizes ‘cant be arsed-ness’ Because, you…
Mar 23, 2025 • Lynn Ferguson
How not to be a chicken.
You can tell a lot about a person by the company they keep.
Jan 11 • Lynn Ferguson
Grateful for Your Time
Firstly, I'm happy to inform you that my trousers do still fit… for now.
Nov 30, 2025 • Lynn Ferguson
Happy New, Now What?
Here in Tweddley Manor, we’ve an old painting of my great-great grandmother who always sports a Santa hat during the festive period.
Jan 5, 2025 • Lynn Ferguson
Stinking Yarn
It's a plain old fact of life that, whether you like it or not, your kids inherit stuff from you. Not just things like China tea sets, or old Uncle…
Jan 26, 2025 • Lynn Ferguson
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