September, and it’s back to school time. And it’s every September that we’re reminded of the brutal truth that children grow. During the course of the school year you sort of become used to the fact that the hems of his trousers are gradually creeping further and further up his calf, that … [Read more...]

February and Valentine’s Day, a delicious high point in every teenager’s year. Who sent this card? I don’t recognise the writing. Could it have been... him? If only it was! I bet it wasn’t, though. I don’t think he likes me. But then Cheryl said she thought he liked me. And he did give … [Read more...]