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Writing, business, family life, Milton Keynes - there's all sorts on here!
Six months on – the Man who Didn’t Want a Dog
When I was a child, there were very few years that went by without our owning a dog. Our furry companions were a massive part of our life, and that of our wider family and friends, and as a result I have always included “dog lover” as one of my defining...
COVID Diversification Magic
My goodness, am I tired of coronavirus! But it’s here to stay, and so many businesses of all sizes are pivoting and diversifying to accommodate the new way of life, either spotting a gap in a new market, or simply to keep their businesses alive and current. Many of my...
Why it’s so hard to adapt to the New Covid World
Well, the last couple of weeks didn’t quite go to plan! My last post was all about how nice it is to have the boys back to school, and wondering how long it would last. The answer was – not long at all, and it's proved to me that the uncertainty of the new covid world...
Happy New Year, and New Normal!
It’s our Happy New Year again – that time that always seems more like a fresh start to me than 1 January (see more at August Bank Holiday - my New Year's Eve). I’ve had a couple of weeks away from the blog as the old year has wound down, and we had a wonderful few...
Back to School Worries with a Whole New Dimension
We’re used to it at this point in the summer holidays – the older one starts to withdraw occasionally, goes off into a world of his own, and even gets a bit short-tempered at times, which is unusual for him. With only two weeks to go until school’s back in, we know...
My Joe Wicks Review – when so many other exercises have failed
I’ve always known I *should* exercise. I’m lucky enough to be able to exercise. I have had a few weeks together, over the years, when I’ve actually done some regular exercise – but nothing has stuck. Until lockdown, and the arrival of PE with Joe (more famously known...
We’re Not Going on a COVID Summer Holiday (Abroad)
This year, we decided around May time that a COVID summer holiday abroad was not for us. Our travels with the boys have all been to large, all-inclusive hotels, and that’s exactly what we had planned this year too. We came to realise in May that it almost certainly...
Loving and Hating Fortnite – and our Solution
When your child really loves something, you can't fail to have a small affection for it, even it it's not something you'd choose to do yourself. But loving and hating Fortnite has been struggle in this house, as I'm sure it is for many - if your child loves it, you...
