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In defence of Donald Trump (sort of)

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Got you. Of course, I’m not supporting anything the nylon-haired loon says. He’s loathsome. Bigoted, sexist, homophobic and probably nasty to animals too. No redeeming features. I am, however, supporting his right to voice his (cretinous) opinions. And to do it in this country where, if he oversteps the mark, there is legislation. We’re not […]

To be a pinball wizard…

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It’s been busy here. I know, I know. Less than two weeks to Christmas, of course, it’s busy and if you’re not busy you’re doing it wrong. Bag-laden folk rushing about with clenched jaws and rapidly emptying wallets. Ho ho hum. Anyhow, it’s not just the annual jollities that have kept me busy… Among other […]

Clearing out for Christmas

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Christmas can be a stressful time in any household. Cooking, cleaning, shopping, wrapping and decorating can all take their toll on even the most strong-minded parent – but it’s even harder to manage when there’s junk underfoot and clutter everywhere. In order to maximise your chances of a calm and peaceful Yuletide, I would recommend […]

What colour is your happiness?

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My happiness is light blue. Like the peaceful sky in warm summer. Like the eyes of a baby, slightly smiling to me. Like the color of my soul now. Twenty years ago, it was the color of the sunshine, when I first met my first love. These days people meet on a dating site, then […]

Chop chop – a sinful treat for the greedy and idle

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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 […]

Another first that wasn’t on the list

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This post comes to you from the SSE Hydro where I was waiting for an Imagine Dragons’ gig to start – and then finish. It’s another first – parent of a concert-goer too young to go on their own. There are many firsts – words, steps, booze cupboard breeches – you anticipate. But others, like […]

In which I forgot to go to yoga

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On Thursday night I forgot to go to yoga. It had been on my mind all day. Or at least all day, right up until about ten minutes before I had to put on the comfy stuff and collect my mat. About half an hour later, I was picking up clothes (which I do so […]

A fine fellowship of women

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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 […]