Category Archives: Pog Life

The original Pog?

Lots of you know that this is the Pog Blog due to my nickname.  I was given it around the age of two and a good few decades later my family only use my proper name if they are cross with me. … Continue reading

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Lots of nature in trainers (but not much actual running)

Yesterday as I joined others in my running group for their annual lavender run (running alongside the local lavender fields) one of the lovely ladies commented (with some surprise, I think) that I had actually made it back from my … Continue reading

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Packing imaginary clothes

Something weird has happened.  I know, it’s unusual for me… On holiday at the end of most days we had a half hour session of Yoga Nidra.  This isn’t about moving and stretching it’s….well, some see it as an opportunity … Continue reading

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Third time lucky!

You’re not going to believe this: I am back from a holiday, all by myself, and it went ok! There were no giant cockroach infestations. There were no typhoons. There was absolutely no scuba diving. I have finally managed a … Continue reading

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One final attempt…

If you’ve been hanging around with me here for a year or so you might remember my holiday last year to an island in the Philippines.  The holiday of a lifetime.  The one where I was going to lie in the … Continue reading

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hurtiness, pottery and furballs of various sizes

I don’t have a great track record with going to the dentist.  I’ve punched one (accidentally), turned the air blue on many occasions  and cried a lot.  Friday things went to a whole new level though, where as a result … Continue reading

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Professional Pog tried. Professional Pog failed.

Hooray!  I have done my first week – well, four days –  in my new job and they’ve not said they’re getting rid of me yet.  All other aspects haven’t gone quite to plan though. You know I was going … Continue reading

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cat post and lovely friends

Yesterday morning, Norman received some post. Some of his furball friends had been very generous, and, it has to be said, very impressive when it came to writing, wrapping and using parcel tape. I don’t think my words can add … Continue reading

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The end of one chapter; the start of a new one

A little over 18 months ago I started a new job.  2 months into the role the entire team I had joined  had quit; I tried not to take it personally.  It took 6 weeks to get anyone to speak … Continue reading

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Weird things happen to me.  Last night is just one more example…  :o/ I got home from fitball, had a cup of coffee and a piece of toast and them jumped in the shower.  As I was getting out and … Continue reading

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