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  • Doubting Thomas

    Doubting Thomas

    I was at a family celebration recently and the Biblical story of Doubting Thomas came up in conversation. Recap: Thomas was the disciple who had to have his Master’s resurrection proved to him by a (possibly) exasperated Jesus and a bloody side wound. I was brought up as one of the legion ‘blessed’ folk who…

  • Common people

    Common people

    Write what you know…in all themagazines and blogs that’s what they are commonly given to say to those just starting out. But not me. Oh no. I was told…writing is a therapy, a relief, it’s a way to break the confines of your position, your condition. Pour it out onto the pages and feel better.…

  • 14 in 14

    14 in 14

    I am an infrequent visitor to Mumsnet but I. Stopped by this week and have been seduced by a couple of great ideas. The interesting journal52 project and a challenge to complete 14 projects in 2014. …I am an inveterate starter and a terrible finisher. This is just what I need. Here’s my plans thus…

  • Freshly pressed (not)

    Freshly pressed (not)

    I try very hard not to give a halfpenny’s worth about what others think of my blog…I started this as a diary so that when I go doolally I have a way of remembering what I could do. And for my boys to know my real voice, not the mother who snarls about dripping towels.…

  • Control freak

    Control freak

    Well, it’s that time of year….last years motif was Choose Life. This year is all about Taking Control. Let me explain… I’ve been buffeted along in 2013 by Changes. This year I am taking back the direction and control and taking more responsibility for a Happy Life. Expect plans and goals and Progress. On your…