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The Christmas post

December 26, 2019 By Ellen

Here we are in the quiet between the unwrapping and the overeating. And as the rest of the world seems to feel compelled to write a festive message, usually, because I’m contrary, I don’t bother. Instead, I’ll tell you a story. Once upon a time ((the day before) yesterday), a dashing prince (the Panther) and […]

Filed Under: blogging, family, other things I have learned, Uncategorized Tagged With: ablogaday, children, Christmas, in my life, Mary and Joseph, story, Tesco

A pain in the bum – quite literally

December 22, 2019 By Ellen

At first, it was a toss-up between a ditty about the joys of guinea pigs and the books I’ve listened to recently. Content, but all a bit so-so. If this blogging exercise is about anything it’s about speaking my truth. Not to say that my thoughts on cavy poo are a fabrication, but, well… Therefore, […]

Filed Under: blogging, other things I have learned Tagged With: ablogaday, colitis, health, IBD, in my life, in the world, things I've learned, ulcerative colitis

On 20 years of keeping the kids alive…

September 30, 2019 By Ellen

It’s 20 years – yep, 20 – since this young man arrived in my life. That’s more or less a generation, and probably a reason to celebrate. I am a fantastic mother – I’ve been keeping children alive for two decades. Admittedly, when this chap first fixed me with his fierce gaze, I had such […]

Filed Under: blogging, boys, family, other things I have learned Tagged With: advice, birthday, blog, Boy One, mojo

On tea, breakfast and bouncing… things I’ve learned lately

March 24, 2019 By Ellen

Sometimes a cup of tea is a triumph… Saturday night was memorable. Sometime after 10pm I was driving, in a posh frock (actually a car, but I was wearing the frock so I was in a car and a frock) towards Rutherglen and my second assignation of the evening. And I was drinking a hot […]

Filed Under: blogging, family, other things I have learned, review Tagged With: Flipout, other things I've learned, press ball, trampoline

International Women’s Day – balance for better

March 8, 2019 By Ellen

Again? Yup. It’s International Woman’s Day. Hardly seems 12 months since the last one… This year’s theme is ‘balance for better‘.  View this post on Instagram Better the balance, better the world. Show us your #BalanceforBetter pose as the world gets ready for #IWD2019 IWD website/theme⁣ ⁣ #internationalwomensday #mentoring #event #coaching #debate #womensupportwomen #w4w #networking […]

Filed Under: blogging, other things I have learned Tagged With: equality, feminism, in my life, in the world, International Women's Day, My Life, Sexism, things I've learned, women

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