Usually, arranging a match follows long-held English traditions, but as my friends and family have shown, these customs can create unexpected tensions between the families involved....
Born and raised in the English countryside, Frank always had a gentle and courteous manner. When he turned 18, he made up his mind to move...
Thats what true friendship looks like! The dog realises its owner needs a bit of rest, so it gently wakes her up, being careful not to...
Years ago, my wife and I took out a mortgage for a flat in London. We spent weeks doing up the place, repainting the walls and...
In the dream, there was chaos lurking in the wardrobeclothes stacked in wild heaps and all the shirts wrinkled beyond recognition. The kitchen fridge glowed with...
So, let me tell you about Sarah she got married pretty young, you know? Her dad arranged it all for her when she turned eighteen. Their...
Youll never believe the story I heard about Emily. She lost her mum when she was just fourcan you imagine? It happened so suddenly; her mum...
Did the dishes again. Its the third daysink stacked high as a cathedral of cups and plates. Not a clean mug left in the house. Waited,...
I bought my daughter-in-law new clothes so she could go out with another man, and now everyones calling me a terrible mother. I couldnt believe it....
June 14th, London Today, an incident on my flight from London to Manchester gave me much to reflect on. As I boarded, feeling confident and fashionable...