2021 - Page 2 of 3 - Shirley Nightingale Writes

Who let the dogs out?

It’s hard not to resist singing that classic riff by the Baha Men, ‘Who let the dogs out? . . […]

The best-laid schemes of mice and menGo often astray,And leave us nothing but grief and pain,For promised joy! Robert Burns

I like browsing for vintage items. I’m a pushover for antique shops and their lovely old books, preloved knick-knacks and

Have you ever wanted to crush bunches of grapes in a large vat? I know I have. I think it’d

I love to eat green sultana grapes in the summer, either on their own or in a fruit salad. TV

“I shouldn’t have to ask you a third time, Ava.” Her mother’s voice dropped an octave. “It’s your turn to

In the delivery room, she lay there centre stage, under the unforgiving glare of fluorescent lights. Her legs splayed apart

Here’s a tough one. Try saying this tongue twister five times very fast. She sells shibboleths by the seashore. Now,

Proverbs 19:2 Also, that the soul be without knowledge, it is not good; and he that hasteth with his feet

When I’m not working, there’s nothing like lounging around in a comfy old T-shirt and tracky dacks. My cotton T-shirts

Wedding celebrations are memorable events. As a guest, you want to make a good impression and wear clothes that suit

Sitting on a bus crammed with high school kids can test the patience of even the most phlegmatic of teachers.