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Middle-aged couple in marriage crisis

September 23, 2016 By Ellen

Brad and Angie have split up. Who saw that coming? I’m so sad for the kids. How would you let someone like him go? If they can’t make it – with cheekbones like theirs – what chance have us porridge-faced mortals got? Alternatively, a middle-aged woman like her who seeks divorce and custody of their […]

Filed Under: boys, Creative Writing, family Tagged With: celebrity, Glasgow, marriage, MLitt, My Life, on my mind, short story

Get A Hold On Your Home – And Your Life

September 23, 2016 By Ellen

Sometimes, it can feel like you are fighting a losing battle with your home. No matter how much you clean it, it’s always a wreck again by the end of the day. Or, even after you’ve spent hours of back-breaking scrubbing, it still doesn’t have that shiny, new look you covet. That said, no one’s […]

Filed Under: review Tagged With: clutter

That wonderful little shop just got a bit closer

September 21, 2016 By Ellen

You know that marvelous shop – or even row of shops – selling fabulous, tasty treats and delicious ingredients? Yes. That one. The one that’s in the heart of the really trendy district miles from you and, certainly, a very long way from being handy. Well it’s just got nearer to you. Introducing Caprera  – […]

Filed Under: family, review Tagged With: Review, shopping

How much is more than I can chew?

September 19, 2016 By Ellen

It started last week – my MLitt in creative writing at the University of Glasgow. And in the manner that very much I imagine it will continue. There I was convinced I didn’t need to be there until noon when I thought I’d better check. 10am. That’s when I need to be there – in […]

Filed Under: Creative Writing, My Life Tagged With: creative writing, Glasgow, in my life, MLitt, My Life, on my mind, Something happened in my life, something happened in my world, University, writing

When should children drink alcohol?

September 19, 2016 By Ellen

Now before you get all hot under the collar and suggest I’m advocating child abuse, would you like a drink? A refreshing G&T or perhaps a glass of something cold and white? You deserve one, it’s been a tough day. There’s something I’ve been struggling with. Here in Scotland, booze is a problem. It costs […]

Filed Under: alcohol, drink, family Tagged With: alcohol, boys, children, family, on my mind, parenting

5 Splurges That Are Worth Making This Autumn

September 19, 2016 By Ellen

As boisterous summer winds down, so do your days of beach leisure and recreational roaming. The reduction of daylight and arrival of brisk weather shouldn’t get you down, as you can use autumn to its full advantage. This season opens the door for new splurges and luxuries, which will make you embrace and appreciate the […]

Filed Under: review Tagged With: autumn

Don’t forget the coupons to save money

September 19, 2016 By Ellen

This is a sponsored post. All opinions are mine. If you ask me, you’d be daft to buy anything at full price. Really. With sales coming around so fast and discounts available if you know where to look, full price is for fools! Groupon is a great way to find lots of stuff at really […]

Filed Under: review Tagged With: Groupon

Dear driver, this undertaking must stop

September 18, 2016 By Ellen

I passed my driving test more than half my life ago. 1988 if you must know. Second attempt, as it happens. All the best drivers pass second time, so they say. I could never commit the stopping distances to memory and, in any case, they were entirely meaningless as I can’t judge distances from numbers. […]

Filed Under: driving, Highway code, Is it me?, My Life, rant, undertaking Tagged With: driving, Highway code., on my mind, things I've learned, undertaking

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