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February Reading


I succeeded in reading my four books in January although when I finished them I decided to read 253 by Geoff Ryman instead of Do Andriods Dream Of Electric Sheep. It seemed a more appropriate choice when I was going to be reading it on a train. I have dutifully written up my thoughts of… Continue reading February Reading

Personal Challenge

February Challenge – The ‘Sort Your Head Out’ Edition


This month I am setting myself a very simple one-off challenge: Get my hair cut. It's time for a change methinks. Partly because it is ages since I had my hair done properly and partly because it is a whole new year and, more than that, a new chapter in my life and I feel… Continue reading February Challenge – The ‘Sort Your Head Out’ Edition

Music · Personal Challenge

January Challenge – How Did I Do?


My January challenge was a musical one and one that required practice and patience. But I nailed it! (sort of...) I can totally play Fall To Pieces without even needing the music now and I can pretty much get through Someone That you're With without having to stop and work out where on earth to… Continue reading January Challenge – How Did I Do?

Just For Fun · Music

The Monday Shuffle


Following Him Up North's lead (who was following a myriad of other people's) and giving you a 5 track snippet of my MP3 player on shuffle. Coz it'll tell you something meaningful about me...or summat like that.... *hits shuffle* 1. Wasted Years by Cold 2. Feeling The Moment by Feeder 3. Bad Blood by Neil… Continue reading The Monday Shuffle

Parenting · Quotes of the Week · Toddler

Quotes Of The Week


Tori is playing with her cooker and picnic play set and decides to wander over and start prodding Arthur with a pair of forks. Mummy: Tori, leave him alone. Tori: But my forking him. Mummy: *trying to keep a straight face* Arthur doesn't want forking, just leave him be. Tori: *nodding* My fork him nicely… Continue reading Quotes Of The Week