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Category: Reflections

Memories of my friend for her daughter

March 3, 2018August 19, 20193 Comments

Three weeks ago my friend died of breast cancer. Today we say goodbye to her. The only entry requirement that her husband has stipulated is that we send him a photo and some memories that he and their daughter can share. Here are our memories.

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George Michael: Advice for Young Guns everywhere

December 26, 2016August 19, 2019Leave 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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Bowie for Boys: Advice for Little Starmen everywhere

January 11, 2016August 19, 20199 Comments

The 7 year old was stunned. The 5 year old was visibly upset. The 4 year old burst into a rousing rendition of Twinkle Twinkle Little Star when they heard that their hero the Starman had died. Here are a few things that Bowie can teach my boys: Continue reading →

Being a parent. What I’ve Learned So Far

December 17, 2015August 19, 20194 Comments

From birth to Year R, here’s what I wish I’d known.
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I have absolutely no idea what I’m doing with my life. A poem

December 12, 2015August 19, 20194 Comments

A poem where the title says it all.

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Tales from the Coal Face at Mumsnet Blogfest15

November 24, 2015August 19, 20199 Comments

Speaking on a panel a Mumsnet’s blogfest? Makes a change for a shift down ‘ pit.
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As my kids take small steps into the big wide world, should I step away from social media?

September 10, 2015August 19, 20192 Comments

I’m starting to wonder about the impact the status update, the ‘likes’ and the shares might have on my kids. I’m wondering what you think, too.

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4am thoughts on the little boy’s birthday

August 28, 2015August 19, 20191 Comment

It’s not sugar crafting and gift wrapping that woke me up with that anxiety that creeps in if you wake between 3 and 5. It’s something else.

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The Naked Rambler’s Brother Installed Our Staircase, and other small steps towards understanding attitudes to nudity

June 12, 2015August 19, 20198 Comments

The naked rambler’s brother installed our staircase. He was fully clothed when he did it. Public nudity is not a family trait. Continue reading →

Things that surprised me about 2014…..

January 4, 2015August 19, 201914 Comments

…..in no particular order:

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Happy Christmas Nanna

December 22, 2014August 19, 20193 Comments

Hi Nanna

How are you?

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writing, rhyming, listening, thinking, not cleaning.

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