A few words from Rob Mansfield

How do Chinese medicine shops survive?

rob — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 11:43:48 +0000

In this current recession, I’m bewildered by the continued existence of one particular shopping franchise - the Chinese Herbs establishments. Wander through any shopping mall - big or small - and many suburban high streets and you’ll see them. A curiously unenticing shop, usually staffed by a fairly surly looking Oriental gentleman. Rows of odd jars, [...]

How connected do you need to be?

rob — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 15:35:27 +0000

Took this the other night over some bloke’s shoulder. So he’s watching The Big Lebowski on his iPod, checking his Blackberry every 30 seconds AND has his regular mobile on his lap as well, just in case he needs to use his third ear! I know we live in the 21st century, but this is a [...]

Cupboard love?

rob — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 20:05:36 +0000

We’ve just been away for a week to lovely Ludlow, the slowest town in the country - now famed for its culinary delights, even though many of the original leading lights have left. Ludlow is a wonderful example of a market town - we saw 5 markets while we were there of varying types - [...]

Do people still have bonfires?

rob — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 19:43:46 +0000

As I was putting my little girl to bed this evening, I smelt a barely recognisable odour - eau de bonfeu! Yes, one of our neighbours seemed to be conflagrating (made-up word?) some things. As a kid, a bonfire was a weekly event in our garden and most of our neighbours. I have fond memories of [...]

Shakespeare got there first: 25 things about me

rob — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 18:26:54 +0000

You’ve all seen the Facebook meme that’s going round - well, it seems that it’s a lot older than we all first thought. Made me smile - a lot! Bookmark to: