Category Archives: the parentals

Fishing for compliments

Posted on 30 January, 2008 by nuttycow

I seem to be lapsing into a state where I don’t even bother to write my own posts anymore. What can I say, I’m not a writer, there are people out there who write things much more eloquently than I … Continue reading →

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Kenya: a quick update

Posted on 28 January, 2008 by nuttycow

Email from my mother:Things seem to be going from bad to worse at the moment here – Nakuru and Naivasha a blood bath over the weekend. Just cannot see an end to it all. It is now beyond political violence … Continue reading →

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Thinking…

Posted on 8 January, 2008 by nuttycow

I’m tired and I’m stressing. I’m worrying and I’m angry. I’m confused and I’m a little scared. I’m sure I’ll get over it though.

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Road trip

Posted on 2 January, 2008 by nuttycow

The problems continue. Latest text from my mother: Have been out fighting for food for all the staff. John the day askari [secruity guard] had his house burnt down this morning so am trying to get him and family to … Continue reading →

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Harambee!

Posted on 31 December, 2007 by nuttycow

A belated Happy Christmas to all. Things are a little hectic at the moment. Am thinking about Kenya and trying not to worry too much. The parents are safe but wisely staying in. Watch this space…

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Spooning

Posted on 21 December, 2007 by nuttycow

Normally quite a bit would have been drunk by the time we got round to it. My mother and father would glance at each other, a twinkle in their eyes, small grin showing a slightly red tongue, tinged with red … Continue reading →

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Bleugh

Posted on 8 February, 2007 by nuttycow

me: I have no odd quirks whatsoever her: yes, dear, you go on believing that. We’ll just point and laugh me: you’re metaphorically patting me on the head, aren’t you? her: maybe… I might have been lying. I am sure … Continue reading →

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Clean room, clean mind?

Posted on 24 January, 2007 by nuttycow

I’m surprised you’re not all grouped round me in a circle, poking me with a muddy stick and chanting “liar, liar, pants on fire”. Despite the lovely day off I had last week, I didn’t manage to get near a … Continue reading →

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