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Speeches and chocolate mice

Posted on April 13, 2022 by thepogblog

I’ve been writing my wedding speech.  I’m in total panic as I realised this weekend that it’s ten weeks on Friday that we’ll do the marrying thing. (I know it’s not normal for the bride to do a speech, and … Continue reading →

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Dog poo gate

Posted on April 6, 2022 by thepogblog

Do you ever have those moments when you get so grumpy you almost step outside yourself and become someone else? Last week I was walking Percy and noticed seven, yes SEVEN bags of dog poo in a pile at the … Continue reading →

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Feeling (very, very) guilty

Posted on April 6, 2022 by thepogblog

So, having Covid is a bit rubbish. Managing to possibly give it to both your parents doesn’t come close.  I mean, we don’t 100% know that it was down to me, but I looked after Mum on the Monday – … Continue reading →

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That flowery time of year

Posted on March 9, 2022 by thepogblog

When I was born, Mum and Dad bought a pink rhododendron. It’s moved house a few times with them and I think it was only when Mum and Dad moved to where they are now that it made it out … Continue reading →

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Fun and games with Pop up Sue

Posted on March 1, 2022 by thepogblog

I started writing this sitting at the back of a village hall watching twenty older people taking parts in an Age Uk strength and mobility class.  That particular class was focussed on strength and coordination; watching Mum was like watching … Continue reading →

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The pheasant story

Posted on February 25, 2022 by thepogblog

On Wednesdays I do a writing course / session / something (I get up and write with a group of other people who also get up and write so we are all held accountable) from 6-8am. Percy usually gets up, … Continue reading →

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40 years ago…

Posted on February 24, 2022 by thepogblog

…I was sitting  – age five, nearly six – in a school music lesson when I saw my Dad run up the school drive.  I must have caught his attention somehow and he burst into the lesson to tell me … Continue reading →

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The spots didn’t change after all…

Posted on February 23, 2022 by thepogblog

Himself has gone on holiday. I lived on my own for years and I was going to say ‘without incident’ but as I walked Percy just now, I realised that The Pog Blog came about due to the sheer number … Continue reading →

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Historic wormholes

Posted on February 16, 2022 by thepogblog

As you probably know, it was Valentine’s day on Monday.  If you’ve been around for a while, you’ll probably understand the level of excitement I felt realising that the next one I will be a married lady!  Me, the one … Continue reading →

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Tangle-y words

Posted on February 2, 2022 by thepogblog

For a hypnotherapist I’m scarily good at getting my words in a tangle.  The good news is that ‘confusional hypnosis’ is a thing so when my words come out wrong I can confidently convince myself that it was what I’d … Continue reading →

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