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Out Late With Friends And Regrets – book review

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Last night was World Book Night. Any event whose motto is “everything changes when you read” is always going to be worthwhile, but this year was better than usual. The speaker at my nearest event was author Suzanne Egerton whose first novel Out Late With Friends And Regrets is highly recommended. I met Suzanne many […]

Today’s word is frustration

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Grrrrrr. Have you ever felt that the thing you need is just out of reach? You can smell it and see it, but you just can’t get grip of it. I’ve been feeling like that for a while. The very thing, is just over there. Or, in fact, it might be right here if only […]

Purple patch: review of Snugg iPad 3 Case

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An iPad is like a new-born baby.  How so?  It’s beautiful and awe-inspiring, but also so fragile that it brings a slightly sick feeling to the pit of one’s stomach – especially when you live somewhere that’s full of clumsy boys and has hard floors.  The answer, in both cases, is to wrap it up […]

How To Improve Your Relationship With Your Children

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Guest editorial Most parents will admit that they aren’t as close to their children as they’d like to be. But it doesn’t have to be that way! Forge strong family ties before they reach teenage age, as you may struggle to coax them away from their Facebook page to spend quality time with you then. […]

An Easy Fix

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Before you get rid of that appliance that doesn’t work, consider getting it repaired. Some appliances only have minor problems that can be corrected by spending only a small amount of money compared to purchasing a new item. You can often find replacement parts online or at hardware stores. You should call ahead to see […]