La vida
Diana Smith spent ten years as the cook in her sons household, yet barely received a word of thanks.
Cold dinner plates perched on the table, untouched and damp with the memory of warmth. Laura stared through
They’ve Completely Let Themselves Go – Emily, have you just stopped vacuuming altogether?
Not Expected Our dad left for work somewhere and disappeared completely when I was in Year Five and my
Mum, Im getting married! said her son cheerfully. I see, replied Margaret Taylor, her voice devoid of
They’ve Completely Let Themselves Go – Emily, have you just stopped vacuuming altogether?
Put your hat on, love. Its freezing outten below. Youll catch your death. Margaret held out the knitted
Mum, Im getting married! said her son cheerfully. I see, replied Margaret Taylor, her voice devoid of
John never really fancied leaving his village for the city. He loved the open fields, the river, the
Our grandchildren are truly lovely, but we simply havent the strength to keep working for their sake.









