Tag Archives: oops

Telephone tips

Posted on February 7, 2014 by thepogblog

I’ve had two telephone calls recently where I learned a few tips.  I thought you might like to see if they would help you (possibly not, if you’re already a sensible grown up sort of a person). Tip 1:  Be … Continue reading →

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Toothache, dentists and…well, me.

Posted on February 4, 2014 by thepogblog

Last month, toothache forced me to the dentist.  Fixing the problem was agony (despite anaesthetic) so when the pain returned I opted for painkillers as long as I could.  Today I went back. You may remember, last time my dentist … Continue reading →

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An unintentional invention

Posted on January 28, 2014 by thepogblog

I love my Mum’s homemade marmalade, so I thought this year I’d try to make my own.  My ‘new neighbour’ friend kindly dropped off her giant slow cooker and on Saturday morning I got started.  The first flaw was comparing … Continue reading →

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Office oops

Posted on January 24, 2014 by thepogblog

I’ve never really understood people who say they are ‘one person in work and another outside’.  It sounds like a self inflicted mental health issue and an awful lot of work to me, so I try to be me wherever … Continue reading →

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Be careful what you wish for

Posted on December 13, 2013 by thepogblog

I did a stupid thing last week.  I said out loud that I prefer being rushed off my feet than just a bit busy, as I seem to achieve more. Someone was listening.  I’ve spent the week being rushed off … Continue reading →

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Short and sweet…from on high

Posted on December 3, 2013 by thepogblog

We have an instant message system at work which we use quite a lot for things that are quicker than, or just don’t require an e-mail. It’s got me into all sorts of trouble over the years.  All contacts are … Continue reading →

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Not thinking things through

Posted on November 5, 2013 by thepogblog

You may have realised by now that I don’t always think thinks through. Like this Sunday when I walked into my bedroom and did a high pitched squeal as I discovered a dead body part way under my bed.  If … Continue reading →

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A week of chaos

Posted on October 4, 2013 by thepogblog

I promise that (unfortunately) none of what you’re about to read is made up.  It never is – I lack the imagination – but it may all sound a bit farfetched.  It’s actually just my life. So, this week has … Continue reading →

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Argh!

Posted on April 26, 2013 by thepogblog

Honestly is good.  I like honesty.  I have decided that it should come with a caveat though:  Gentle honesty is better than hurtful honesty. This observation is the result of two people being a little too honest with me last … Continue reading →

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Lessons of the week

Posted on April 12, 2013 by thepogblog

It’s been one of those weeks where I wonder if it’s just me that’s a bit odd or if other people are just quieter about it. I have discovered that: Bradley now does interesting ‘curling’ when part way through drying.  … Continue reading →

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