Ticking All The Boxes

Have you ever filled in a survey or a form that says 'check all boxes that apply'? I know I have, especially in filling out medical forms - yes, I'm a non-smoker (does that one cigar in Cuba count?), no bed-wetting (fully toilet trained since I was a year old), excessive worry ( OMG... one highlight, two … Continue reading Ticking All The Boxes

Fiats and Vespas and Goats Oh My!

Way back, I saw a movie (on TV) called The Italian Job (1969), starring Michael Caine.  Touted as a British caper, the storyline went something like this - a guy (Caine) just released from prison, finds himself embroiled in yet another illegal escapade: this time outwitting the Mafia to steal a large amount of gold in the Italian city of Turin. Funny, fast paced and … Continue reading Fiats and Vespas and Goats Oh My!