Category Archives: animals

#stepmumwins

Posted on May 23, 2018 by

I’ve done some scary things in my time.  My volunteer work in the Philippines was pretty scary.  Learning to scuba dive (and throw up underwater as a result of the panic attacks it induced) was rather hairy and almost every … Continue reading →

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Birthday boy!

Posted on May 4, 2018 by

It is Star Wars day today.  It is very nearly the start of a long weekend in the UK.  But FAR more importantly, it is Norman’s birthday. Happy birthday to you, Happy birthday to you, Happy birthday dear Normy, Happy … Continue reading →

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a different view

Posted on May 1, 2018 by

There is much muchness going on and I’m behind with all the blog based thoughts in my head as well as heaps of other things.  But this morning before work it was cold, but not torrential rain for a change, … Continue reading →

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The losing of the plot

Posted on February 7, 2018 by

I don’t know if it’s too much work, too much running, too much house-wife-ing (because not only am I now cooking proper food that doesn’t include toast, but last week I took the hem up on a pair of curtains.  … Continue reading →

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Mostly about breaking stuff

Posted on February 1, 2018 by

Himself has been away for work this week.  Presumably I am now quite rubbish being left on my own now and have taken to breaking things.  This was last nights text messaging between us: The snow reference is because it’s … Continue reading →

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Side effects of working from home

Posted on January 25, 2018 by

I’m starting to worry about me.  I’m really lucky – I get to work from home four days a week so I get to wear slippers at my desk, have Norman help with my work and eat all the food … Continue reading →

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The excitement of neighbours

Posted on January 17, 2018 by

Our Towers has been our home for almost a week.  We’re strangely settled (even if it does feel like we are staying in an Air BnB that we’ll have to leave soon).  We’re mostly unpacked (other than the rather large … Continue reading →

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Paintings and plates

Posted on January 3, 2018 by

I don’t think I’ve ever used this blog to recommend anything or anyone – it doesnt really fit with the aim of spreading smiles, but two people have sent smiles my way recently and I think you might be interested….so, … Continue reading →

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Another parcel and more smiles

Posted on December 12, 2017 by

I think I may have been born at the wrong time.  Social media is all very well and good, but the only thing better than sending a parcel is receiving one (I know it’s supposed to be the other way … Continue reading →

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A Norman’s eye view (belated black cat appreciation and photography homework)

Posted on November 2, 2017 by

I forgot it was black cat appreciation day last week.  Again. Sorry Norman.  I have tried to make it up to him though. Homework given at week 4 of my photography class was to do ‘a day in the life’ … Continue reading →

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