Mark my words

I have been reading and enjoying the Weekly for years. Lately, I’ve noticed the women in the celebrity pages have been given a handwritten mark out of 10, like a rating, eg 5/10.

I suspected my 21-year-old son or my husband, as they often get to the magazine before I do. But on further enquiry I’ve discovered it’s my father – who just turned 79 – who rates all the women. He tells me he’s marking their clothes!

Lisa, by email

Gastric measures

After being inspired by the many food programmes on TV, my cousin decided she would like to make her own cheese. She had heard of a book called Cutting the Curd and went to the library to seek a copy. But she had a blank moment while there and instead asked the librarian for Cutting the Cheese.

Sam’s oum, by email

Teacup of the week

oy adorable three-year-old granddaughter was sitting on my knee and studying my face quite intensely. She began to rub her finger under my right eye and asked, “Granny, did you fall over?” “No, sweetheart,” I replied. “Do I have a scratch on my face?” “oh no, Granny!” came her worried reply. “It’s cracked!” oh well, I guess it’s out with the anti-wrinkle cream, then!

Rylee’s Granny, Tauranga