Tag Archives: flying

Home and away.

Posted on June 30, 2012 by RosieL

My daughter comes home. In the too-early morning frenzy of showering and dressing and having a coffee jolt I check that the plane will be on time. It’s running ahead of schedule. Whoever heard of such a thing? What can … Continue reading →

Posted in accidents, family, travelling | Tagged daughter, dogs, flights, flying, homecoming, travel, travelling | 2 Comments

Reading in the day time.

Posted on December 2, 2011 by RosieL

One day, long ago and in my youth, I went to collect a bed that had been stored with the daughter of a woman I worked with. We arrived at the appointed time in the morning and the woman, young, … Continue reading →

Posted in books | Tagged books, eBooks, flying, housework, joan didion, slouching towards bethlehem, travelling | 2 Comments

But are we there yet?

Posted on November 3, 2011 by RosieL

One of the great obstacles to travelling? Flying. Economy class. You’re sitting in a squishy-squashy space, in an uncomfortable seat that reclines ever so slightly under duress. There’s no room for your feet, especially not if you choose to store … Continue reading →