My brother had no recollection, so this started me off on an Internet search to find out if I had made it up! I was pleased to discover that 'Mischief Night' was indeed celebrated Up North on the 1st of May, as a late April fooling pastime. My memories included covering our front doorknob in treacle so my dad got a sticky surprise upon his return from work. I don't remember if he found it as amusing as we did!
Showing posts with label Spring. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Spring. Show all posts
Thursday, 1 May 2014
May Day Mischief
I have vivid memories of living in Leeds, as a young child, and playing tricks on my dad for 'Mischievous Night'. When I was about nine, this past time disappeared from our calendar and I only thought about it again last week as we celebrated my dad's birthday.
My brother had no recollection, so this started me off on an Internet search to find out if I had made it up! I was pleased to discover that 'Mischief Night' was indeed celebrated Up North on the 1st of May, as a late April fooling pastime. My memories included covering our front doorknob in treacle so my dad got a sticky surprise upon his return from work. I don't remember if he found it as amusing as we did!
My brother had no recollection, so this started me off on an Internet search to find out if I had made it up! I was pleased to discover that 'Mischief Night' was indeed celebrated Up North on the 1st of May, as a late April fooling pastime. My memories included covering our front doorknob in treacle so my dad got a sticky surprise upon his return from work. I don't remember if he found it as amusing as we did!
Thursday, 24 April 2014
How To Give Yourself a Spring Clean
The last of the chocolate Easter eggs have been devoured, the lazy bank holiday is behind us, and now it's time to crack on (no pun intended) with life, until the Summer arrives.
The sun is trying to break through the grey wash of clouds, the flowers are beginning to bloom and the trees are sprouting new leaves, and yet we still find ourselves nodding off at 2pm - oh, is that just me?
I'm waiting for results of a recent blood test and of course the waiting is always the worst bit. What could be wrong? Is it serious?
Every lump, bump and creak of the joints has me thinking the worst. I am an incredibly upbeat person and I don't normally worry about such things so I began to tick off a health checklist in my head. I realised there was nothing wrong with me (other than a possible lack of iron) and I needed a few early nights and more fruit and vegetables in my diet.
The sun is trying to break through the grey wash of clouds, the flowers are beginning to bloom and the trees are sprouting new leaves, and yet we still find ourselves nodding off at 2pm - oh, is that just me?I'm waiting for results of a recent blood test and of course the waiting is always the worst bit. What could be wrong? Is it serious?
Every lump, bump and creak of the joints has me thinking the worst. I am an incredibly upbeat person and I don't normally worry about such things so I began to tick off a health checklist in my head. I realised there was nothing wrong with me (other than a possible lack of iron) and I needed a few early nights and more fruit and vegetables in my diet.
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