Shine On, You Crazy Diamond

Pink Floyd, DIY, Thai espadrilles, Palm Pilots, guitars, fitted wardrobes, H&M buggy thieves, The Telegraph crossword and BBQ's. Memories of my Dad.

[Trigger warning: Please be aware that this essay contains words about death and grief. And lots of other stuff too including mung beans, Supertramp and Nick Knowles but also, death and grief].

My Dad died on Sunday 11 May, 2008. It was a super hot week, so hot that I was forced to go and buy sandals and a sleeveless blouse to cope with the unexpected …