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Chop chop – a sinful treat for the greedy and idle

November 23, 2015 By Ellen

Gluttony and sloth. My two favourite deadly sins.  I’d become a bit concerned lately that eating out – a treat that should be as sinful as possible – was getting increasingly virtuous. Out with the family recently we’ve found ourselves in the kind of buffety restaurants where people can choose the stuff they really want […]

Filed Under: food, review, Uncategorized Tagged With: Chop Chop, food, Glasgow, lunch, Reviews, Scotland, Something happened in my life

A fine fellowship of women

November 2, 2015 By Ellen

Sometimes, I don’t like people very much. In theory they’re great – the idea of other humans is very warm and fuzzy indeed. I love them between the pages of a book, on telly and even on social media. It’s just in real life they’re sometimes a struggle, with their noise and opinions. I think […]

Filed Under: in the world, review, Something happened in my life, Uncategorized Tagged With: health, in my life, in the world, Something happened in my life, travel, weekend, women, yoga

The 15 biggest time-wasters of modern life

October 4, 2015 By Ellen

Progress is great, isn’t it? Labour-saving devices all over the place – you name it and there’s a machine to do it for you. Push a button and your clothes get clean, flick a switch and the dishes get done, turn a dial for dinner and the keypad for exactly the kind of coffee that […]

Filed Under: other things I have learned, Uncategorized Tagged With: humour, in the world, list, My Life, Something happened in my life, time-waster

Just Say Cheese! Help Primula Cheese #spreadasmile for Make-A-Wish UK

October 1, 2015 By Ellen

I’ve got lots to smile about. This lot for a start – but not everyone is so lucky. That’s why I’m supporting the #spreadasmile campaign. This World Smile Day Primula Cheese launches a new campaign working with Make-A-Wish® UK to raise funds to help grant magical wishes to seriously ill children Throughout October and November, […]

Filed Under: blogging, family, Uncategorized Tagged With: boys, charity, cheese, children, dairylea, in the world, make-a-wish, smile

Things that learned from cycling 60 miles

September 20, 2015 By Ellen

A bit of a hill should never be dismissed. When someone who is only truly happy in mountains describes it thus, be a little scared. Age is no barrier. The ride was to celebrate a 60th, but many of the members of the Penrith Peloton had pedalled past that milestone some time ago, just as […]

Filed Under: family, review, Uncategorized Tagged With: bike, Cumbria, cycle, family, in the world, My Life, rain, road bike., something happened in my world, weather

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