Nigella Lawson talks about how, if she didn’t eat a meal, it would be served up again at the next meal. The same happened to me, except my mother fried it all up for breakfast and again at lunch. It made me hate the original food all the more (usually mince) and I got a weird kick out of annoying her by refusing it every time. I have never inflicted this on my kids.
RoastLamb27 On theguardian.com
My daughter completed her science degree in Maastricht last year, and at her graduation was called a “pioneer” of the new English-speaking course . It was a great opportunity, but “free”? With no loan available, and jobs restricted due to the language barrier, we had to come up with £800-£1,000 a month for books, fees, accommodation and living expenses. It was worth it, but you have to be able to afford it.
Tracey O’Sullivan
Nottingham
So, market-savvy UK students are studying abroad to avoid tuition fees and debts. One wonders how they will vote when they return home. Parties that combine low income tax with high tuition fees seem to find converts in unexpected quarters.
Ivor Morgan
Lincoln
The question to ask about head transplants is not “Can it be done?” but “Should it be done?”
foxinwinter On theguardian.com
So Bear Grylls most admires Roger Federer, “for his humility and purpose”. Would that be the same Federer who, when asked how he felt about being watched by Rod Laver, Andre Agassi and other ex-champions, said it was great to see other living legends watching him?
Chris McGorrigan
Rosside, Cumbria
I don’t agree with Irene O’Mally’s comments about Helen Mirren. Stating that you looked better when young is just being realistic; it doesn’t mean you’re not happy with how you look now. And not caring is not the same as not taking care: I don’t care what people think, but I do like to look good.
Nicola Gissing
Bristol
May I have the itinerary of Sophie Heawood’s father’s trip to America? At only 70, I’m not old enough yet, but it sounds great fun.
Bee Hayward
Beccles, Suffolk
Like Sophie Heawood’s dad, I am 83, and would love to know which travel insurance firm covered his trip. I have difficulty getting insurance for Europe at a reasonable price.
Ron Carroll
Leigh-on-Sea, Essex
I usually agree with Bim Adewunmi’s Crush Of The Week, but not last week. She mentioned slimy Anton, but not one word of newcomer Gleb, who can only be described as a divine being. (A photo will suffice as an apology.)
Lottie Back
Nottingham
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