By Emma
What does “prescription” mean to you? For most, it is simply a written direction from your Doctor for the preparation and use of medicine. It is not just medicine. It can apply to eyewear. I recall the classic Steven Wright observation: “I had some eye glasses. I was walking down…
By Emma
One of my abiding memories of the recent general election in the UK was Brenda from Bristol’s reaction to Theresa May’s decision to call a snap election. When notified of this development by BBC News, Brenda expressed her pique as follows: “You’re joking? Not another one. Oh for God’s sake,…
By Emma
It was William Boyd (“Bill”) Watterson II (the author of the comic strip Calvin and Hobbes) who said: “Weekends don’t count unless you spend them doing something completely pointless”. I am a great believer in this sentiment as many of my friends and family will attest to. Accordingly, it was…
By Emma
I bet I can guess what you did this summer? Did you have a cheeky libation at lunch? Did you have a little nap in the afternoon? Did a little bit of dribble secrete from the right corner of your mouth while dozing on a sunbed? Ahh, fantastic times. One…
By Emma
On Friday, 14 July, two students at Mont à l’Abbé School were awarded the Voisin Friendship Cup, one of the most sought after prizes at the School’s annual Prize Giving. This year’s worthy winners are Pedro Sousa who picked up the Junior award and Zuzanna Czerwinska who takes home the…
By Emma
Divorce is often said to be one of life’s most stressful events, often made worse by confusion over what is involved. Whilst the emotional impact on the parties and their children should not be underestimated, the process itself is relatively straightforward. Who can apply for a divorce? Anyone, provided: they…
