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Copywriters – the new superheroes

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How copywriters and editors can foil the scammers Wouldn’t it be marvellous if there was a stealthy punctuation expert zipping around removing unnecessary apostrophes and commas? Wherever someone got a their, they’re or there confused, Grammar Guy/Girl (delete as applicable) (GG for short) would leap into action. Oh, my. It would be wonderful. GG would […]

The Dust That Falls From Dreams by Louis de Bernieres and other books to make you cry.

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A very long time ago, about two days before Boy One was born, I finished a book by Louis de Bernieres. It was called Captain Corelli’s Mandolin and it made me cry. Not just a slight dampness, but proper snotters and heaves. A pile of soggy tissues balanced on my belly bawling. Normally, I’m not […]

Home Decoration Tips For On A Budget

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  It is common for many people to put a lot of passion and attention to detail in the decor of their house. After all, a well-decorated home can help to relieve us from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Even if you only have a limited budget, hope is not lost as you […]

Things I learned from seeing Caitlin Moran

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On the eve of the publication of her second novel, How To Be Famous, Caitlin Moran was in Edinburgh talking about sex. She also talked about lots of other things, but it was mostly sex – good sex, bad sex and solo sex (which doesn’t, I believe, have a bad version). Here’s what I learned […]

How to choose a reliable car dealer

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Sponsored Cars. Big things, wheels, get you from A to B. Yep. I don’t find them very exciting, but, I do admit they come in useful. I’ve bought one or two Ford vehicles in my time since that old Fiesta. The first time I bought a car from a proper dealership, my boyfriend was with […]

Sanity for parents for the summer holidays

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I can almost hear the rejoicing from every parent at the mention of the summer holidays. Six whole weeks with the little loves – how amazing right? Ahem, okay so maybe some of us aren’t jumping for joy at the idea of the soon-to-be six weeks of havoc every day. For some, it’s time to […]

Lusting for Poldark and other examples of sexism

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“We’re man and wife,” he said. It was my husband speaking about something I can’t remember. Certainly nothing important. Another one of those domestic conversations, half attended to and disregarded before long. Earlier than most if it was of the ‘it’s your turn’ variety. “Hang on a minute,” I said. “That’s sexist, isn’t it?” “No,” […]