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My ring
A reader asked me yesterday about the ring I am wearing in two of the profile photographs on my blog – one of these photos is shown below in larger format The ring actually looks a bit different in...
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If I had to describe my life in one word it would be…
I grew up an only child in a family where my parents did not socialise or allow me to socialise much. I learned to read at the age of four and spent my childhood reading everything I could get my...
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My Swedish Tattoo Artist – Fru Duva (Aniele)
I have written about my South African tattoo artist here. I also, believe it or not, have one in Sweden. She does beautiful animal work. I sat and watched her doing a rabbit on someone and I was in...
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Voluspa Mandarino Cannela Classic Candle
One of my lovely Christmas presents this year was this gorgeous candle. It is huge and smells divine. I have never been one for perfumes or candles but this one has been addictive. I have rationed my...
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Vital Statistics
I just wanted to say another big thank you to everyone who reads my blog and especially those who tell me that they like it. It warms my heart to see that people choose to come and visit my little...
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Charity Fatigue
I am bombarded on social media by charities and charitable pages wanting me to like/share them. I am regularly phoned at home by charities wanting money. I receive begging letters from various...
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To all those who speak loudly in private but stay silent in public
Remember always it is not easy for the people who speak alone for what you are not brave enough to say yourself.
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About being a flirt
Yep, I am a flirt. No doubt about it. And I am proud of it. My mother would be horrified. When I was growing up I was not allowed to play with Protestants, read comics, watch cartoons or play with...
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Jawbone UP24
By the time you read this I will have been using a Jawbone UP24 for almost a day. I am really excited to see how it works. I already use a SILVA pedometer which is always in the bottom of my handbag...
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Beautiful gift from a reader
Bugs and chocolate and pretty box. What more could have made my week more wonderful! Thank you thank you thank you!
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Service in shops and online
I sometimes wonder if business owners and shop staff who deal with the public realise how important good customer service actually is. Or after-sales service for that matter. If I receive bad service...
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Swedish Citizenship Ceremony
This post is for Mark who wanted so badly to be with us today but couldn’t. I usually use public transport in Stockholm but today my son-in-law Sam picked me and Tina up in his car. What a treat! As I...
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Unreal Money Syndrome – UMS
This is a phrase I coined myself to refer to the phenomenon of money ceasing to have any value – becoming essentially like Monopoly money. It tends to occur when: Using foreign currency Buying on the...
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Swedes and keys
There is a superstition in Sweden about putting your keys on the table. I am not sure why, but many people are a bit spooked if you do. I have a bad habit of doing it. During meetings I move between...
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Crazy Cat Lady Action Figure
This was given to me by an old school friend who knows me very well! I absolutely adore it! Notice she is in her pajamas and dressing gown – my favorite outfit!
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New background by Gill Brook
You may notice my lovely new background today – it was made for me by the wonderful Gill Brook. Thank you Gill!
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Sorry about the lack of posts lately
Since I began this blog in March 2012, I have written an average of three posts a day. That is about 2 800 posts! I love writing and am endlessly curious so I have never lacked subject matter. I do my...
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My previous article was my 1 800th post on this blog!
In just over three years. That is an average of three posts a day. The total includes only posts by me on the blog and not guest posts by the wonderful J, Josh and Paul and Mike, which would bring it...
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The Mcgregor Surfing Clan
Source: Grocott’s Mail I have known David Mcgregor for about 20 years now. I met him when I was teaching CARR (Computer Aided Research and Reporting) at The Department of Journalism and Media Studies...
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Ooh the heat the heat
I love that phrase – my Irish mother-in-law always used to say it. Ireland is so rainy but after a few days of sun she would be bothered by the heat and say ‘ooh the heat the heat’. I adore her –...
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