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Hi Mum, ‘Hi Love, Happy New Year.’ Happy New, what did you do over the holidays? ‘It’s been a busy time for your Dad and I.’ I can imagine, did you know Hanukkah and Christmas fell on the same day this year! ‘Yes Love but we’re not Jewish.’ No I know but it’s nice that …
Hi Mum, ‘Hiya Queen.’ I’m just sitting here, staring at the all the Christmas decs and wondering when I’ll find the motivation to take them down. ‘You’re funny you.’ I did get off the settee at one point and make my way over to the mantelpiece to make a start on the Christmas cards but …
‘Birds Can Fly, Birds Can Fly.’ The language I use in my story telling has been tried and tested throughout my career. A puzzling look on a child’s face has taught me about disconnection. It’s like modern technology buffering until it’s computed the information I wish to share. Defiance, meltdowns and tantrums have taught me …
Dear Frankie, Here you are in thick snow in the Cotswolds. You were 2 years old in this picture, look at your little body, all snug in your winter warmers. I’d booked a holiday home for us to hang out together in for a week. Just ‘me and us.’ We had so much snow falling …
Happy New Year Mum! ‘Happy New Year Queen.’ Or should I say ‘Happy 77 Years In Total?’ You smashed them all from 1943 to 2021, and I was so fortunate to be there with you for the ride of your life Mum, well for a big chunk of that time. How lucky was I? ‘I …
Dear Frankie, I know that opening presents and receiving gifts at Christmas is awesome, special surprises are hidden in stockings and sacks to find by the fireplace and at the foot of the bed. We are very fortunate people. It’s a brilliant concept, it really is and now you’re older you’ve started to appreciate the …
Mum and I got onto the topic of food again. ‘How do you mean, ‘lesbian cuisine?’ She slurped. ‘I don’t know love….what do you think lesbians like to eat?’ ‘Well these are definitely lesbian biscuits for a start Mum.’ ‘Don’t be daft, here do you want a plate?’ She nudged, dusting the crumbs heavy handedly …
‘You’re happy, that’s what it is.’ She continued. My Mother was right but then I’d been happy and skinny in my life too. I knew there was definitely more to having a healthy lesbian appetite and I wanted to discuss it over more tea and frangipanes. ‘I’ve got boobs now as well and you know …
‘We should go easy on these Frangipanes’ Mum crunched. ‘Here, take them off me.’ ‘I know, I’m the same’ I said, nibbling on my second one that morning. ‘I’ve suddenly developed a huge lesbian appetite.’ ‘A huge appetite for lesbians?’ ‘No, just cravings for more pub lunches, carpet picnics, romantic dinner dates and magnums, you …
Hi Mum, Well, it’s Boxing Day, we made it. ‘Hello my Love, well what did I tell you?’ You were right, I didn’t just make the most of it, I genuinely enjoyed every single minute. It wasn’t even an effort, it was a delight. Did you see I set a place for you at the …