1. Make sure that you are alone. Scream as loudly as your lungs permit, for as long as you are able. Cry until you are incoherent. Ensure that you have an adequate supply of tissues. Several catering sized boxes of Kleenex.

2. Take a damp cloth and wipe your face until your breathing returns to approximately normal. That would be uour regular breathing rate.

3. Visit or phone a true pal, friend and/ or relative. Talk to them. Advise them that you are likel…[more]

Idaho or bust! Or possibly somewhere else?

Brits in America often need assistance.

My spouse arrives in the kitchen.

“Aha! There you are. The very man I’ve been looking for.”

“Really? Are there any other men around here?”

“?.......of for goodness sakes.”

“Well?"

“No.”

“So what did you want me for anyway?”

“I’ve hit a brick wall.”

“Oh dear! Much damage to the car?”

&l…[more]