Category Archives: Pog Life

The Leaf Blower Extraordinaire Tuesday

Posted on June 6, 2025 by thepogblog

The new jobs are coming thick and fast now. This Tuesday I became Fixer of Bracelets (I’ll do another post on that as it’s a useful one and deserves a spot on Muddled Life Resources) and Leaf Blower Extraordinaire***. Mum … Continue reading →

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But it *is* a tortoise

Posted on May 23, 2025 by thepogblog

The other week, as I plodded through the woods, I saw a tortoise. It’s probably important to note at this point that I don’t run with my glasses on, and as a result it’s a little like looking at the … Continue reading →

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Friday joy

Posted on May 16, 2025 by thepogblog

I think it says something about my mind….and possibly not a good something…that I just squealed with joy over this: Yes.  That’s a mop and bucket.  but it’s not any old mop and bucket…oh no!  I mean, actually, the mop … Continue reading →

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Training to be a strong Pog

Posted on March 27, 2025 by thepogblog

I have had quite a few clients over the years who hit their 50th birthday and decide it’s time to…: Get fitter Have a health check Eat better Do more stuff Get things done I think this is a great … Continue reading →

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Still not nailing the adulting thing

Posted on March 17, 2025 by thepogblog

Two weeks ago I walked in to a lamp post.  I was just minding my own business, looking up across the green to the top of the hill to see if I could see which was our house, and it … Continue reading →

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Finding Floof Mc Floofy

Posted on March 14, 2025 by thepogblog

On Saturday Mr R went running early and I decided I might as well get up at 6am and take Percy out to get started on the day.  But when I looked out the front window, Mr R was still … Continue reading →

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Basic Human-ing

Posted on March 3, 2025 by thepogblog

Full time step-mumming continues.  And I think that three and a half months in it’s going better than expected. In an attempt to make it work, I started to introduce ‘basic human-ing’ quite early on, one item at a time.  … Continue reading →

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Forgetfulness – my turn

Posted on February 21, 2025 by thepogblog

Could it be dementia by association? (Peri?) Menopause brain fog? or just plain old general daftness? I have an autoimmune thingy called pernicious anaemia.  It’s not terribly exciting.  It was at the start before it was diagnosed – it affects … Continue reading →

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A touch of dust

Posted on February 15, 2025 by thepogblog

About three years ago our conservatory roof started leaking.  First a little, then the sort that required a bucket.  We were assured that the old style plastic roof that had been fitted around 10 years before we moved in 7 … Continue reading →

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NOT for sharing

Posted on December 14, 2024 by thepogblog

My sisters and I don’t share food.  With anyone.  We suspect based on Mums ability to inhale cake and then snaffle our portions when we take her out for coffee. it may be something to do with our upbringing.  But … Continue reading →

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