Review December 17, 2017
Review for BILLY BOY
I thoroughly enjoyed reading your masterpiece, Billy Boy. A friend loaned me his copy of your autographed book, and it was so good I read it through twice before returning it. I just loved the whole story, how you began in the beginning of his sad life, how you clearly painted a realistic picture of the poverty, and the division between the Catholics and the Protestants, and explained the reality of their hard and nearly hopeless lives. More
Review for BILLY BOY
I thoroughly enjoyed reading your masterpiece, Billy Boy. A friend loaned me his copy of your autographed book, and it was so good I read it through twice before returning it. I just loved the whole story, how you began in the beginning of his sad life, how you clearly painted a realistic picture of the poverty, and the division between the Catholics and the Protestants, and explained the reality of their hard and nearly hopeless lives. More
Traditional Scottish breakfasts May 21, 2016
Mum’s Lumpy Scottish Porridge
We weren’t morning people at my house in Coatbridge back in the day. More crabbit than chipper before we had our morning cuppa and warmed our rear ends at the kitchen stove. Our cheerful, busy Mum was the only exception. “Eat yer porridge. It’s good for ye.” More
Mum’s Lumpy Scottish Porridge
We weren’t morning people at my house in Coatbridge back in the day. More crabbit than chipper before we had our morning cuppa and warmed our rear ends at the kitchen stove. Our cheerful, busy Mum was the only exception. “Eat yer porridge. It’s good for ye.” More
Scotland Weather, Scottish Memories April 29, 2016
Rainstorming – Scotland Weather
Regarding Scotland weather, I read one time that the Inuit have thirty words for snow. Och, that’s nothing! We Scots have at least that many for RAIN. Discussion of the weather is de rigueur in the Scottish lexicon of good manners. It’s the “opening line” for any social situation. Our primary form of greeting for friends and strangers alike is generally a comment about the weather. And of the weather much can be said. More
Rainstorming – Scotland Weather
Regarding Scotland weather, I read one time that the Inuit have thirty words for snow. Och, that’s nothing! We Scots have at least that many for RAIN. Discussion of the weather is de rigueur in the Scottish lexicon of good manners. It’s the “opening line” for any social situation. Our primary form of greeting for friends and strangers alike is generally a comment about the weather. And of the weather much can be said. More
Scottish Memories, Scottish Travel March 29, 2016
Classic British Cars, a.k.a My Husband and The Blonde
I admit I don’t like cars- not even classic British cars! Not vehicles, automobiles, hot rods, wee jalopies, Cadillacs, Fords, Beemers, or otherwise. I tolerate them for transportation purposes only. And I especially don’t like lorries, trucks or great big, noisy, petrol/gas-guzzling sixteen wheeler behemoths used primarily to intimidate me on the highway. Sorry, lads. More
Classic British Cars, a.k.a My Husband and The Blonde
I admit I don’t like cars- not even classic British cars! Not vehicles, automobiles, hot rods, wee jalopies, Cadillacs, Fords, Beemers, or otherwise. I tolerate them for transportation purposes only. And I especially don’t like lorries, trucks or great big, noisy, petrol/gas-guzzling sixteen wheeler behemoths used primarily to intimidate me on the highway. Sorry, lads. More
Scottish Travel March 16, 2016
I’ve Lost a Bit of My Scottish Accent!
Then there is the hazard, when visiting abroad, of being perceived as an American. Well maybe it’s not a hazard, but it is awkward when I’m on Princes Street and someone assumes the responsibility, however kindly, to educate me about my native land. “That’s the castle up there on the hill.” More
I’ve Lost a Bit of My Scottish Accent!
Then there is the hazard, when visiting abroad, of being perceived as an American. Well maybe it’s not a hazard, but it is awkward when I’m on Princes Street and someone assumes the responsibility, however kindly, to educate me about my native land. “That’s the castle up there on the hill.” More
Scottish Memories February 3, 2016
Scottish Musings and Jokes on Our Habit of Thrift
Then there is the hazard, when visiting abroad, of being perceived as an American. Well maybe it’s not a hazard, but it is awkward when I’m on Princes Street and someone assumes the responsibility, however kindly, to educate me about my native land. “That’s the castle up there on the hill.” More
Scottish Musings and Jokes on Our Habit of Thrift
Then there is the hazard, when visiting abroad, of being perceived as an American. Well maybe it’s not a hazard, but it is awkward when I’m on Princes Street and someone assumes the responsibility, however kindly, to educate me about my native land. “That’s the castle up there on the hill.” More
Scottish Memories January 4, 2016
New Year Resolutions (the Joyce Method) Free!!
In November and December you take a hard look at yourself. You’ve gained weight; you’re drinking too much; you haven’t exercised for months (your favourite chair is permanently moulded to the shape of your expanding rear end); you forgot to call your mother again this weekend. Add your own sins to this list.Problem is, January the first arrives, and you’ve been out First-Footin’ till 5 a.m. This was the day you had planned to walk two miles!!! More
New Year Resolutions (the Joyce Method) Free!!
In November and December you take a hard look at yourself. You’ve gained weight; you’re drinking too much; you haven’t exercised for months (your favourite chair is permanently moulded to the shape of your expanding rear end); you forgot to call your mother again this weekend. Add your own sins to this list.Problem is, January the first arrives, and you’ve been out First-Footin’ till 5 a.m. This was the day you had planned to walk two miles!!! More
Traditional Scottish Recipes November 17, 2015
Scottish Shortbread Recipe for Christmas
Aunt Nan’s Secret Shortbread Recipe. Put on your favourite CD of Scottish ballads and sing along. This definitely helps. More
Scottish Shortbread Recipe for Christmas
Aunt Nan’s Secret Shortbread Recipe. Put on your favourite CD of Scottish ballads and sing along. This definitely helps. More
Traditional Scottish Songs October 12, 2015
My Ain Folk
My Ain Folk - Scottish Folk Song by Joyce Milne D'Auria More
My Ain Folk
My Ain Folk - Scottish Folk Song by Joyce Milne D'Auria More