10 Things You Didn't Know About My Alter Ego

1930s Simple Glamour

In another life... I find myself thinking this more and more at the moment. I feel stuck, despondent, impatient, and thoroughly fed up. I'm tired of counting my blessings - I have many, yes, but right now they are not shining brightly enough for me. The world is grey and cold and I long for some of the erstwhile technicolor glory to come back to me... a sparkling Autumn day filled with orange leaves and clear blue skies; a bracing, windswept run along the coast, sandwiched between emerald, gold and slate; an inky, snow-swelled atmosphere embracing a cluster of silhouetted houses which twinkle out messages of their inner cosiness and joy.


In another life, I am a 1930s heroine who

• Is always impeccably, yet effortlessly and simply, well dressed
• Has gorgeous, long, glossy hair which can be easily put up into a range of styles
• Sleeps in a large, comfortable bed with crisp, clean sheets and a soft, fluffy eiderdown - all of which is thoroughly aired daily (preferably in a strong mountain breeze)
• Regularly "takes tea" with her lady friends and is much admired for her baking prowess
• Secretly attends underground meetings of the intelligentsia and radicals
• Drives an Austin Ruby or a Morgan
• Despite my natural elegance, is known as a bit of a tomboy who likes to "muck in" with the boys and kids!
• Has enough energy and vitality to undertake at least 90% of her tasks, projects and dreams with vigour and see them through
• Lives modestly but well, travels extensively and as the mood takes, and can afford to be impetuous
• Is a good, loyal and generous friend, hospitable to the nth degree and can be relied on for anything

So... anyone got a time machine?