Something for the weekend, sir?

"Something for the weekend, sir?"

 

A euphemism often associated with barbershops of the mid to late 20th century, although its actual origins are unknown. It is believed that barbers used it to offer condoms to customers following their appointment.  Ironic that those same customers, having just paid for the privilege of a close shave, were then offered the means to avoid another one!

Poetic Snapshots

Good afternoon folks. It has been a while since my last confession (oops! wrong audience.) It has been a while since my last poetic post, so here are just a few 'snapshots' to get the wheels rolling again. Hope you enjoy.

Book Review - Yours to Command - by Cameron Lawton (Kindle Edition)

'Yours to Command' is an office romance with a difference. It has all the usual ingredients necessary for a great romance; The Boss, the P.A, guilt and jealousy. There are of course,  a multitude of reasons why their relationship shouldn't develop further, and one all-consuming reason why it should.

Book Review - Blackbrooke II, The Guardian by Emma Silver - Kindle Edition

I read the first of the trilogy 'Blackbrooke' and really enjoyed it, and like any good book; it left me eagerly anticipating the release of the second book in the series.

I haven't been disappointed, a little shocked may be, but definitely NOT disappointed.  It picks up nicely where the previous book left us, with our heroine being taken into the 'Institute' after handing over her remaining best friend to the 'Crits'.

From the mouths of babes...

 
I've always maintained that my daughter had 'been here before' and, I think, I now have the proof. Whilst laying the table for Sunday lunch, I explained that...

 "Daddy sits there because he has longer legs." 

Taking a moment to think about it, Lara then proceeded to give me a lesson in re-incarnation.

Book Review - Peggy Larkin's War - by Trevor Forest (paperback)

This is one of several books that I have bought by Trevor Forest. Although my daughter was a baby at the time, I thought they would be great for her to read, when she was old enough.

As the book is aimed at 8-12 year old children, I was surprised when my daughter, not yet 4, brought me this book to read at bedtime. Despite having no pictures, she still wanted me to read it to her. We read a chapter a night and she really looked forward to going to bed to find out what Peggy was going to get up to next.

Book Review - Black Dog's Treasure - by Maureen Vincent-Northam

I bought this so that I could have something suitable to read to my daughter (who is 3 going on 5!) stored on my Kindle, whilst we are away over the Easter weekend. And what gem of an adventure story it turned out to be.