Sibling Rivalry

My brother graduated today. With a first! I always knew he would. He’s worked hard for it and I’m so proud of him I could burst! I have spent the last few weeks telling anyone who would listen how smart my younger brother is.
My brother and I have always had a [...]

What a difference a few days make

On Friday I was waxing lyrical about the loving virtues of Harley. And I still stand by what I said. But…
On Sunday I went to a meeting for a project we are both working on. Part way through the meeting, I offered to make tea for everyone, and Harley offered to give me a hand. [...]

Absence is good

It seems that absence really does make heart grow fonder.
A week and a half, and I was beginning to think that maybe the fizz was starting to wear off. The kiss that greeted me as I answered the door and the butterflies that leapt in my stomach proved me wrong.
Two hrs of watching a film, [...]

Every cloud has a silver lining…

The sky over the city turn a wonderful silver-purple-grey colour… just moments before it started raining. With the sun shining making all the buildings bright against a forboding back drop, for a moment this grey and often ugly city looked stunning. Like a watercolour painted with affection and drama. It took me by surprise for [...]

Loud and Brassy, or Quiet and Subtle?

As I left the office this evening I found myself waking behind a lady who looked like she was trying very hard to emulate Sarah Jessica Parker. Even if she couldn’t quite pull it off, I admire her boldness to wear an outfit, that for me would come under the “fabulous but scary” category. And [...]

"I can’t wait. I promise to seduce you. Make it up to you. Promise. xxxx"

That was the text message that popped up on my phone. I couldn’t help but smile, if a little sceptically. It’s been over a week since I’ve seen Harley, and in that time, contact between us has been the odd text message of a day. This is all down to him rather than me. Something [...]