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The cherry on top

I rather like Cherry Bakewells. I was wondering the other day in what way they are ‘hand finished’ as the box claimed.  I came to the conclusion it was the cherry.  Someone somewhere must have a job title of ‘cherry … Continue reading

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Look carefully

Sometimes we don’t all see things the way they are intended. A friend posted this on Facebook from his holiday a few days ago. I read it quickly, then I read it again.  I had no idea Abraham Lincoln had saved … Continue reading

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One of those people

I am an idiot.  It’s hardly breaking news, but what happened last night is still making me cringe. I get the coach to work these days.  I have for a few months – and very civilised it is too.  On … Continue reading

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A case of mistaken identity

So, on Sunday night this happened: Now, I’ve always thought it would be lovely for a complete stranger to endorse the pog blog in some way, but it was very obvious that Dr K. had got in a bit of a … Continue reading

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Hotness and firemen

It’s hot.  I like hot weather.  It’s just not quite so fun when you work from home and sit in a conservatory to do so.  Usually I would move into a cooler part of the house in the middle of … Continue reading

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Pog Towers 2?

You know how a while back I went out just to look at some furniture and came home having bought a wardrobe a third of the size of the one I already had?  Well, I’ve kind of done it again. … Continue reading

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It’s the thought that counts…

We all know, that when it comes to presents, it’s the thought that counts, right?  And I do appreciate that thought has gone into every present I receive, but sometimes I do wonder exactly what that thought process was… Yesterday The … Continue reading

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Belated Black Cat Apprecation. Sorry Norman.

Wednesday was Black Cat Appreciation Day.  I think Norman knew; he had an air of ‘appreciate me’ about him.  Today he has an air of ‘I’m going to be a pain in the backside until you appreciate me’ about him, … Continue reading

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Flashing Bumpkinsville

Any woman who runs knows that the most vital piece of equipment is their sports bra.  Even if you’re lolloping along, three legged donkey style, you have to have one to save ouchiness, droopiness and, in some cases, black eyes. … Continue reading

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The genius of Google

When I was at university I won a prize.  I’m not the sort of person who wins prizes so I rushed off to find my head of course tutor to ask what it was for.  She had a slightly traumatised … Continue reading

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