• The Look: Inappropriate Beards

    “That’s enough, Mum. At my age I have enough whiskers of my own without you adding Dad’s beard.” I didn’t do anything dear. “You did. I know you. You always get me just where you want me.” Oh … how can you say such a thing to your poor old mother. Anyway … where have…

  • The Look: Beards

    Of course dear, when your father was older he grew a …   “No Mum, don’t… Not the …” … Beard    “Beard.”

  • The Look: Dad’s Moustache

    When you said that I’m not a ghost but a part of you… Is your Dad a part of you as well? “I’m sure he is Mum. But he’s been gone such a long time I don’t think I can find him in the same way.” Oh… Shame. He was a lovely man. I’d love to…

  • The Look: Moustaches

    Your Dad … had a “Ronald Colman” moustache.  He was a good-looking man your dad.  All the ladies were after him. I had to give one or two a piece of my mind.

  • The Look: Hats

    We used to make our own hats … your Aunty and I … back in the 1920s when we were young. You bought your own felt shape, steamed it to fit, put on the trim and … Voilà! People used to say I looked like Gloria Swanson … which I did, if I do say so myself.