My cool celebrity look-alike collage from MyHeritage.com. Get one for yourself.
Say it with beers
There has been a fair bit going on in my life, but I'll try not to bore you too much with ALL the details. As my dabbling with leukaemia is the main reason almost all of you are reading this, I think that takes priority in my ramblings...All continues to go well. I'm still having … Continue reading Say it with beers
Howard Norton, finally caught behind for 92
We talk about 'a good innings', and Granpa's time out in the middle was definitely one for the life equivalent of Wisden. I shan't extend the metaphor too far (I may have done so already), but suffice with the announcement that Granpa (my father's father) died a week ago in hospital. I was lucky to … Continue reading Howard Norton, finally caught behind for 92
Blood, books and babes
Another week, another blood test, and this week's hospital visit was enhanced by a dose of Pentamadine. Pentamadine is given through a nebuliser (which pumps air or oxygen through a liquid medicine to turn it into a vapour, which is then inhaled), and is to protect me from getting pneumonia. I think. The blood results … Continue reading Blood, books and babes
2007, eh?
This might be a record for not posting, which is particularly impressive considering at New Year I vaguely resolved to post more regularly... Too vaguely, no doubt. The usual excuses apply: I've been far busier than I should have been, and far lazier than I should have been, too. But now I'm back!Christmas was, as … Continue reading 2007, eh?
Happy happy Christmas!
We (Norton père, little Harriet, Federico and I) are heading towards Midnight Mass - this means I have a little reception, so thought it would be a good opportunity to wish everyone a fabulously merry Christmas! Have a great day and enjoy the festive fun. I'm enjoying it doubly, having slept for most of the … Continue reading Happy happy Christmas!
The price of a name
From the BBC News website:Jimmy Choo - most famous for its shoes - claimed the £9.50 M&S satin handbag was uncannily similar to its £495 silk satin Cosmo evening bag. I'm sorry, but I just can't understand how people can pay £495 for a bag, when an 'uncannily similar' one costs £9.50.Here are some of … Continue reading The price of a name
The busiest time of the year?
What happened to December?! I had planned to take it easy, relax and not do anything. However, I seem to have been really busy. Whoops! Actually, it's been great, particularly as I don't feel I've been overdoing it. I've done lots because I've felt able to do lots, and when I haven't been feeling so … Continue reading The busiest time of the year?
Where’s George?
For all those keen followers of this blog you may be pleased to hear that George has been located, having far too much fun to post on his blog. First I spotted him at the 'Bad sex awards party' over a week ago and now he is sitting in front of us drinking wine. He … Continue reading Where’s George?
The colour supplement!
Having not been able to upload photos to the blog for a while, it's about time I put an end to all those rows of words, words, words, and got a bit of colour in here. So here are some highlights from the past however long...This is me and Mariacristina, who was one of our … Continue reading The colour supplement!