Sing

June 4, 20171 Comment

dangerous women There was a party round ours over the weekend. And there was food and booze and family and friends and it was fun and kind and there were smiles and there was laughter.

And there was chit and there was chat and there were songs. And there was much lamentation about music not being what it was. About it not being about reaching out to connect with others, to bring together, to change the world. Not like 20 years ago. Continue reading →

A Tale From The Edge of a Mental Health Crisis

April 18, 2017April 19, 20175 Comments

Pancake day was the day Claire was sectioned. Call it divine intervention, call it a lack of beds, she was back at home in time for Easter.

I can’t imagine what the period in between was like for her. I have an insight into what it was like for her husband and their children. And I know what it was like for me – hovering on the edge of events as they unfolded.

This is my tale.

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Am I Legend?

January 1, 2017January 1, 2017Leave a comment

When so many of my fellow humans seem to think so differently to me, is it time to wonder if it is me who is wrong? As 2017 progresses, is it me who is destined to be legend?

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George Michael: Advice for Young Guns everywhere

December 26, 2016December 26, 2016Leave a comment

At points during 2016, it’s been hard to have faith. But these wise words from George, the first love of my life, might just see us through.

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Christmas Jumpers: A fab morning courtesy of Oxygen Freejumping

December 13, 20162 Comments

With Christmas less than two weeks away, our three boys are bouncing off the walls with excitement. So, when Oxygen Freejumping invited us to bounce off their walls instead, we jumped (!) at the chance. sponsored post

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Dealing with Alcohol Dependency

September 26, 2016December 13, 2016Leave a comment

Dependency isn’t a lack of light. It isn’t darkness itself. It is the opposite. It is the sun.

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Education? I Guess I’ve Gotta Have Faith a Faith a Faith.

September 8, 20163 Comments

Our local secondary school’s gone into special measures. Grammar schools don’t work. And God doesn’t exist. So what am I going to do about our kids’ education?

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My Digital Mums’ Journey, 6 months on.

August 15, 2016August 15, 2016Leave a comment

It’s six months since I embarked upon the Digital Mums’ Community Manager Programme. So what? Here’s what!

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Siblings in the Birthing Room: Who am I to judge Jools?

August 9, 2016December 13, 20162 Comments

With Jamie and Jools Oliver advising us that their two elder daughters were there for the birth of the latest addition to the Oliver family, I wondered if that was acceptable. More importantly, I wondered who was I to judge.

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EU Referendum: Please leave us in Peace

June 22, 2016August 8, 20162 Comments

When we’re at tomorrow
When it’s time to vote
Please vote and make a choice
Not based on fear
But hope

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Children’s Art Week – And Not a Junk Model In Sight

June 16, 2016December 13, 2016Leave a comment

It’s children’s art week.

Oh God.

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Thought Food for the Baby Brain

Sing

A Tale From The Edge of a Mental Health Crisis

Pancake day was the day Claire was sectioned. Call it divine intervention, call it a lack of beds, she was back at home in time for Easter.

I can’t imagine what the period in between was like for her. I have an insight into what it was like for her husband and their children. And I know what it was like for me – hovering on the edge of events as they unfolded.

This is my tale.

Am I Legend?

When so many of my fellow humans seem to think so differently to me, is it time to wonder if it is me who is wrong? As 2017 progresses, is it me who is destined to be legend?

George Michael: Advice for Young Guns everywhere

At points during 2016, it’s been hard to have faith. But these wise words from George, the first love of my life, might just see us through.

Christmas Jumpers: A fab morning courtesy of Oxygen Freejumping

With Christmas less than two weeks away, our three boys are bouncing off the walls with excitement. So, when Oxygen Freejumping invited us to bounce off their walls instead, we jumped (!) at the chance. sponsored post

Dealing with Alcohol Dependency

Dependency isn’t a lack of light. It isn’t darkness itself. It is the opposite. It is the sun.

Education? I Guess I’ve Gotta Have Faith a Faith a Faith.

Our local secondary school’s gone into special measures. Grammar schools don’t work. And God doesn’t exist. So what am I going to do about our kids’ education?

My Digital Mums’ Journey, 6 months on.

It’s six months since I embarked upon the Digital Mums’ Community Manager Programme. So what? Here’s what!

Siblings in the Birthing Room: Who am I to judge Jools?

With Jamie and Jools Oliver advising us that their two elder daughters were there for the birth of the latest addition to the Oliver family, I wondered if that was acceptable. More importantly, I wondered who was I to judge.

EU Referendum: Please leave us in Peace

Children’s Art Week – And Not a Junk Model In Sight

It’s children’s art week.

Oh God.

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Pancake day was the day Claire was sectioned. Call it divine intervention, call it a lack of beds, she was back at home in time for Easter.

I can’t imagine what the period in between was like for her. I have an insight into what it was like for her husband and their children. And I know what it was like for me – hovering on the edge of events as they unfolded.

This is my tale.

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When so many of my fellow humans seem to think so differently to me, is it time to wonder if it is me who is wrong? As 2017 progresses, is it me who is destined to be legend?

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At points during 2016, it’s been hard to have faith. But these wise words from George, the first love of my life, might just see us through.

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With Christmas less than two weeks away, our three boys are bouncing off the walls with excitement. So, when Oxygen Freejumping invited us to bounce off their walls instead, we jumped (!) at the chance. *sponsored post*

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Dependency isn’t a lack of light. It isn’t darkness itself. It is the opposite. It is the sun.

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Our local secondary school’s gone into special measures. Grammar schools don’t work. And God doesn’t exist. So what am I going to do about our kids’ education?

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It’s six months since I embarked upon the Digital Mums’ Community Manager Programme. So what? Here’s what!

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With Jamie and Jools Oliver advising us that their two elder daughters were there for the birth of the latest addition to the Oliver family, I wondered if that was acceptable. More importantly, I wondered who was I to judge.

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If you like this post please share it:

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It’s children’s art week.

Oh God.

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Like this:

With Christmas less than two weeks away, our three boys are bouncing off the walls with excitement. So, when Oxygen Freejumping invited us to bounce off their walls instead, we jumped (!) at the chance. sponsored post