Spring is in the air and Easter is just a few weeks away! I offer my humble apologies yet again for not updating my blog, but my eyes decided that they would refrain from giving me full sight after I had a multiple bleed at the back of my right eye, very scary, everything was blurry and still is to a point, but I am learning to focus better. Last Thursday (19th March), I had my first eye injection, the procedure was okay and painless, my eye was numbed for the injection. I have to say it was very uncomfortable once the numbing had worn off. Still next injection; there are 3 of them, I have got supplies of eye gel and stronger pain killers. However, the following day was really good, it was just a few hours of discomfort and worth it in the hope I will regain complete sight in my eye again. I see the Easter egg advertising is in full swing. My grandsons prefer I give them money they are not too fussed about having loads of chocolate...
Last week, I had the pleasure of looking after George (age 6), while his elder brother went off to the orthodontist . George, with all the seriousness of a future rock legend , informed me that for his next birthday—still a few months away—he wanted an electric guitar . Why? Because he was starting his very own rock band. Naturally, I asked if I could join. First choice: drums . "No," he said firmly. That was already reserved for Charlie (another brother). Alright then, what about guitar? "No," George replied. " Jack ’s doing that. And so am I." Fine, fine. Singing, then? A sharp shake of the head. Jack’s on vocals, too. Running out of options, I suggested the keyboard. At this, George rolled his eyes so hard I thought they might disappear into next week. "Nan," he sighed with all the patience of a true artist explaining life’s basics, "it’s a rock band ." So, I asked, “Well, is there any room for Nanny in this band of yours?” He chewe...