Exercise is something that is recommended for a variety of physical and mental health reasons, including during pregnancy. However, prior to exercise, pregnant moms should consult their gynecologist first in order to know what exercise will best suit them. Pregnancy exercise will differ slightly from what you would normally do, but the main goal is always […]
Women’s football: balls to the sexists
A late submission to football chat… I first decided football wasn’t for me sometime in the late 1980s when, with a Dons-supporting boyfriend at Pittodre, the opposition substituted a black player. The racism shocked and sickened me. That these ordinary folk in the stand beside me had brought a banana with them to express their […]
First midge bites of the year… what I learned lately
I love this time of year. It’s ‘get caught without sunblock’ season. There’s still a few pine needles under the sofa and actual summer is ages away, yet it’s warm enough to get out there. And it’s busy, busy with my favourite things, so, obviously, there’s lots to learn… L is for fear. If learning […]
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How To Effectively Manage Multiple Different Debt Repayments
Mortgages, personal loans, car loans and credit cards are some of the most common types of debt. Since the application process is now so easy and approval rates are high, taking on debt has become increasingly common and convenient. In fact, household debt is one of the highest in the world. In an environment where […]
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Shoe horns and ready salted crisps – things I’ve learned from getting older
Actually, it’s just one thing. It’s OK to change your mind. There’s something in those unquestionable lessons of life that seem to say know your self, decide who you are and – most importantly – stick with it. Like, choosing your career before you are old enough to drive, or whether or not you’re homosexual […]
Making a spectacle (or pair of spectacles) – things I’ve learned lately
It’s May the Fourth today. This, apparently, means something to those members of the population who have seen any of the Star Wars films. I haven’t but that doesn’t mean I’m not aware of the general idea – glow-in-the-dark swords and creatures too clever to bother with syntax. What it means to me, is an […]