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Monthly Archives: March 2014
69/365 Today I…
Today I…am keeping it short(ish). Essay deadlines are looming, but I can’t get started on either of the assignments- the words just won’t come. Not feeling the fear yet… ah-the joys of being a deadline surfer!! I spent a long … Continue reading
Posted in 365 Project, Books, Film, Writing
Tagged essay, film, Isabella Bird, reading, Some Came Running, The Golden Chersonese
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A tin full of Gingernuts – remembering my Mum on Mothers Day.
Originally posted on mintcustard:
? Ginger nuts I don’t have my Mum any more. I can’t spoil her or give her a bunch of flowers and a hug. Sadly because of the cruelty of breast cancer, my two girls only…
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68/365 Today I…miss my mum
Today I…am thinking about my mum. It’s Mothers Day here in the UK. A time to celebrate being a mum and having a mum, even if she’s no longer here. My mum was only little- 4ft 11- but we used … Continue reading
67/365 Today I…said ENOUGH!
Today I… finally caved in under the enormous pile and did the ironing. The pile had grown and evolved and moved from spare bed to chair and then… I noticed smaller piles had begun to grow on the bedroom floor … Continue reading
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Tagged chores, declutter, decluttering, housework, ironing
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65/365 Today I…
Today I…had a long day and a late night. Cup of tea in my pjs. Watching the IT crowd. 30 mins of bliss with Jen, Roy & Moss.
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64/365 Today I… fell for a Sheep trick
Originally posted on one equals two:
[Recipe 1] SLOW-ROASTED LAMB SHOULDER with ROASTED GARLIC and POTATOES transforms into [Recipe 2] 20-MINUTE LAMB GYROS with ROASTED GARLIC SAUCE I’ve been the quintessential Melbourne chick lately, with the last two Saturdays spent rummaging…
Posted in 365 Project, Food, Writing
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63/365 Today I…went to book club
Today I…went to book club. The other members of the group are all ‘ladies’ who work at the same company as me. The idea is we meet after work once a month in the village pub and chat over a coffee … Continue reading
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Tagged Angela Carter, book club, book group, Erin Morgenstern, literature, The Misbegotten, The Night Circus
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A mature students’ guide to surviving the Easter vacation
Reblogged from The study blog at Warwick University- some useful tips A mature students’ guide to surviving the Easter vacation.
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62/365 Today I…made a start
Today I made a start on the decluttering. I am about halfway through this little lot…it took all evening as i got distracted and started reading. Oops! I found a few ideas for menus which i can use & I … Continue reading
Down My Front 