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Statues: celebrate the changes

June 13, 2020 By Ellen

A statue tells several stories. One is its subject’s, one is of those who commissioned and created it, and one of how we understand and react to these other stories. Which is most important? Do I need to open this post with a statement about black lives mattering? Surely not… Some things are blindingly obvious, […]

Filed Under: other things I have learned Tagged With: blm, change, current affairs, feminism, homophobia, My Life, news, on my mind, racism, something happened in my world, statues, things I've learned

Weaning can be fun – and other big fat lies

June 10, 2020 By Ellen

This week’s half-arsed sorting out took the form of clearing book cases and checking whether any of those online book buying businesses were interested in paying hard cash. You’ll notice that I was vague about who was doing the actual work of this decluttering as it wasn’t me. Boy One was tasked with this important […]

Filed Under: boys, family, Uncategorized Tagged With: books, boys, changes, children, decades, discovery, family, history, in my life, musing, Something happened in my life, weaning

Skin Resurfacing: What Are Your Options?

June 10, 2020 By Ellen

I’m guessing you took a look in the mirror and found a blemish or, maybe there’s a wrinkle where there wasn’t one before. Whatever brought you to this page, explains your level of curiosity when it comes to skin resurfacing. What is skin resurfacing exactly? Basically, it is a method of treatment performed to change, […]

Filed Under: review Tagged With: beauty, skin

Top 15 Simple Health and Fitness Tips for Beginners

June 8, 2020 By Ellen

It’s never too late to start working out and getting fit – no matter what stage of life you’re in. But if you’re a beginner to the process, then it might feel a bit daunting. Everyone is different. And therefore one routine and diet that works for some, may not work the same for others. […]

Filed Under: review Tagged With: exercise, Review

Distraction diaries – write what you know

June 1, 2020 By Ellen

Write what you know, they say… So I’m trying, simultaneously, to craft a poem about kindness – which I don’t always understand, a short story comparing women to tuning forks, and to empty my head onto the page. Only none of it’s working. Write what you know, they say… I’m too damn distracted. Can’t concentrate. […]

Filed Under: family, other things I have learned Tagged With: boys, busy weekend, creative writing, distraction, family, feminism, on my mind, Something happened in my life, writing

Car Buying Guide: Consider These Tips & Save Thousands

June 1, 2020 By Ellen

Buying a car is one of the biggest financial decisions that a person will make in their life. Not only is a car a big financial decision, but it is an important everyday decision that’ll completely change how you live your life. A car gives you the flexibility to get where you need to go […]

Filed Under: review Tagged With: car purchase, Review

The Present – by Billy Collins

May 27, 2020 By Ellen

The Present By Billy Collins Much has been said about being in the present. It’s the place to be, according to the gurus, like the latest club on the downtown scene, but no one, it seems, is able to give you directions. It doesn’t seem desirable or even possible to wake up every morning and […]

Filed Under: other things I have learned Tagged With: poem, poetry, the present

10 Things You Don’t Need to Leave the House to Buy

May 27, 2020 By Ellen

A lot of people will agree that technology has changed the way we live and shop. Many people are now shopping for products online because it is much more convenient for them. You will not have to leave their home to buy anything as you can buy almost everything from the comfort of your couch. […]

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