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102 words – Baby Jesus

December 8, 2021 By Ellen

Every year – earlier every year – I take the baby Jesus from his Tesco bag and put him with his mortal parents in his wooden painted barn, a couple of grinning angels on the roof. The family is framed by improbably attractive livestock, kings and shepherds. It’s part of the tradition, along with the […]

Filed Under: family, other things I have learned Tagged With: 100 words, baby Jesus, creative writing, nativity, tradition

7 Ways To Take Your Business To The Next Level

December 8, 2021 By Ellen

There is a lot of competition out there. You need to keep up with the latest and greatest, or you’ll be left in the dust (or worse: behind bars). But how does one do that? We’ve compiled seven ways you can take your business to the next level, so it’s more competitive than ever before! […]

Filed Under: other things I have learned Tagged With: business, enterprise, marketing, social media

92 Words – driving home

December 2, 2021 By Ellen

Inside it’s warm and the kids are singing, noisy and excited by their evening’s fun. School tomorrow and there’s gossip. Outside is all rain and dark and lorries making dirty spray clouds. The lights fracture through the windscreen spreading as I fumble with wiper speed and demist. “Play my song now.” Music is loud and […]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: 100 words, children, creative writing, driving, rain

92 words

December 2, 2021 By Ellen

One of my favourite sounds is the silence that flops onto my table when heads bend over plates and forks get to work. The attention to the cook’s labours, the answer to hunger’s rumble. For a while the belly filling is the only thing until someone remembers that we’re not animals allowed to respond to […]

Filed Under: other things I have learned Tagged With: 100 words, cooking, creative writing, food

Unusual ways to get a good night’s sleep

December 1, 2021 By Ellen

A decent night’s rest is essential if you want to feel energised and alert throughout the day but getting high-quality sleep is easier said than done. If you’ve tried all the usual remedies and are still struggling to sleep, it might be time to think outside the box. For inspiration, take a look at these […]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: advice, health, puzzle, sleep

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