School kids can be a handful, making teachers reach for a pint at the end of the day. Retired Home Economics teacher Helen Leslie had a tough time teaching kids how to make Beef Wellington. One student even asked if it was about stuffing mince into a welly boot! Betty Wood had a blast on a Greek Islands cruise, especially with the captain cracking jokes on stage. Reader Matt Larner shared a tip for dealing with cowboys in Texas. Christmas can get wild, like the stag night where a guy dressed as Santa ended up tied to a lamppost. Romance takes a new form with ‘situationships’, as overheard on a Glasgow train. Golf can be interesting, but sometimes it’s better to just stop playing. The Herald is now allowing only subscribers to comment, aiming to create a better space for informed debate and reduce abuse. Readers’ comments are now under personal liability, promoting responsible interaction on the website.
The Quirky Chronicles: Tales from Everyday Life
