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On an unsung hero, a discovery and the power of a tidy up… things I learned lately

February 19, 2019 By Ellen

Who Tom Johnston was… I went to Greenock to see The Electrifying Mr Johnston on Saturday night – not initially for the subject matter, but in support of the playwright, chum and former colleague Robert Dawson Scott. What I found was the fascinating story of a man I’d never heard of told with charm and […]

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Getting dressed in the morning… a disorganised woman’s approach

February 19, 2019 By Ellen

It’s all about efficiency. That’s where I’m at these days. Not so much the wash the dishes in the shower or don’t bother getting undressed as you’ll only have to get dressed again in the morning variety. I’m not quite there yet, though, come to think of it… No. My economy is of thought. How […]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Choices, Clothes, in my life, My Life, Review, Simply B

On a journey south and a delightful deceit… things I’ve learned lately

February 17, 2019 By Ellen

Write a post every day, she said (to herself, cos no one else cares). Let’s see how that goes then! And here we are a week later, but it’s been a good – and educational week. Here are the things I learned. The long way round still gets you there… (Also known as, confusingly, only […]

Filed Under: boys, family, other things I have learned Tagged With: birthday, boys, busy weekend, cake, children, family, in my life, London, Ozzy, poem, pride, train, travel

Staying safe when you’re abroad: 5 tips all travellers should remember

February 17, 2019 By Ellen

Deciding to go travelling is arguably the greatest thing you could ever do for yourself. A boost in confidence and your self-esteem, you’ll be building new skills, making new friends and even giving back to local communities…and while you might be busy wondering how you’re going to carry all your items in one backpack or […]

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Half term adventure to St Peter’s Seminary at Cardross

February 8, 2019 By Ellen

From the archives – we did this seven years ago and the poor old seminary is still abandoned, it’s future uncertain…                   So it was half term and the mooch was upon us all. The sofa was positively sagging at the effort. What were we going to […]

Filed Under: adventurers, boys, Cardross, family, Seminary

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