"When she's pleased, Lily's body language is entirely different..."

“Vera’s pet terrapin Ben is recovering nicely. “

“She was horrified by what she saw next...”

“Lost .2kg in one day. Or so say the scales in the gym.”

“The Earth just recorded its shortest day since atomic clocks began.”

“My wife was struggling to find the words ‘magic wand’ and instead came up with ‘abracadabra stick’.”

“The Platinum Jubilee flypast for the Queen was impressive but slightly muted.”

“Twice on one bus journey the driver ejected people whose payment method failed.”

“Kat tells me she hasn't been bullied or persecuted for being Russian, which is good news.”