Monthly Archives: August 2013

Farewell Old Friends

Posted on August 23, 2013 by downmyfront

Twelve went forth, only eleven returned. Let me set the scene:   For the last nine years, I have spent a week in August as part of the support team at a residential training school for retail managers, held in … Continue reading →

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In case you were wondering..

Posted on August 15, 2013 by downmyfront

…why this blog is called ‘downmyfront’. I have been out for a terrific meal tonight at Jamie’s in Oxford. Olives and tapenade, bruschetta with crab and avocado and wild rabbit tagliatelle. Washed down with a glass or two of pink … Continue reading →

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Comfort Food

Posted on August 14, 2013 by downmyfront

Isn’t risotto the perfect comfort food?  After a pretty hectic day today it just felt RIGHT to reach for the rice.   I found a butternut squash in the fridge which was quickly chopped and stuck in the oven to … Continue reading →

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The plot thickens…

Posted on August 12, 2013 by downmyfront

I had a very productive Sunday morning thanks to a brainstorming session with my smart and funny daughter Hannah.  Even with a festival hangover, she managed to come up with some insightful and funny suggestions.  I felt that my panto … Continue reading →

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Oh Yes I Will…

Posted on August 7, 2013 by downmyfront

Pie in the sky project number one. “Everybody does have a book in them, but in most cases that’s where it should stay.” (Christopher Hitchens) I don’t think I have a book in me, but for some time I’ve been playing with … Continue reading →

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Setting my Objectives

Posted on August 5, 2013 by downmyfront

How exciting!  Like the first page in a brand new exercise book or the diary you got for Christmas. This blog belongs to: Kay Andrews-Kuhn Oxfordshire England Europe The World The Universe Infinity and Beyond Why am I writing this … Continue reading →

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