Have You Got Your Bourdaloue?
Have you got your Bourdaloue? Back in the 18th century, if you were a lady and wore one of those huge dresses then you’d certainly… Read More »Have You Got Your Bourdaloue?
I'm a retired guy who enjoys blogging. I try not to take life too seriously, that's why I have called this blog Silly Old Sod. I suppose sometimes I am silly and I'm definitely getting old so the name suits me. I hope you enjoy your visit and if it made you laugh then I have achieved my mission. Thank you and I hope you visit again.
Have you got your Bourdaloue? Back in the 18th century, if you were a lady and wore one of those huge dresses then you’d certainly… Read More »Have You Got Your Bourdaloue?
Where does it go? I’m talking about time and my journey through it. Time is a man-made affair that has been with us since, well,… Read More »Where does it go?
Raining in my heart is a song by the late great Buddy Holly. It’s also the very first song I remember hearing as a very… Read More »Raining In My Heart
What could be better on a cold winters night than a bowl of home made vegetable stew or soup? This recipe is both affordable and… Read More »Vegetable Stew and Soup
Well, it seems like an age since I’ve written on here. Although one of my last posts was about my mortality, I’m pleased to say… Read More »I Seem To Have An Alter Ego
Is it me or has anyone else noticed the similarity between Keith Richards of The Rolling Stones and Prince Charles?
Apple & Blackberry Pie We are fortunate to have an abundance of wild fruit growing where we live. One of the most prolific being Blackberries.… Read More »Apple & Blackberry Pie
Banoffee Pie Another naughty but nice desert. Home made Banoffee pie that we all enjoy especially at family gatherings. There must be some goodness in… Read More »Banoffee Pie
Recipes I hope you look out for my recipes and they prove useful to you. I’m not an expert, in fact I’m no expert in… Read More »Chocolate and Beetroot Cake
The Most Peaceful Place In The Universe I was out and about walking again just a few days ago when I came across the most… Read More »The Most Peaceful Place In The Universe
Walking I’ve fallen in love. With walking! I never knew I could enjoy it so much. I appreciate that not everyone is able to get… Read More »Walking
I took my wife to the world-famous opera house in Milan, La Scala. It wasn’t to see a performance. We were in the city and you could… Read More »Palava in La Scala
Do You Need A Silly Haircut? With all the shenanigans that have been going on over the past few months with President Trump and Kim Jong Un,… Read More »Do You Need A Silly Haircut For World Domination?
You must have heard the fuss in the media this week with the leaking of secret documents by Wikileaks regarding smart TV’s………
When I saw todays Daily Prompt was Hideout I was immediately reminded of my favourite dream home. A secret hideout …………..
Hello, remember me? I kept threatening to write another blog and every time I tried, the Gremlins struck. The last time was some technical shizz about a server problem and overloading with something that was designed to stop it overloading! I know, way beyond my comprehension.
Do bacteria have souls? That’s the question that has been perplexing me all week! One of the reasons I wasn’t feeling too good recently is down to bacteria in my body……..
In response to this weeks Dailypost photo challenge, Landscape, I have used this photograph that I took last year. I know that when I hear the word landscape………
My wife cuts my hair as she has done for many years, and I have to say that I’m always grateful for her efforts. A long time ago I bought one of those Remington head trimmers,
I love my porridge, just like the 3 bears, I wake up every morning although I don’t go for a walk in the forest…………..