Monday morning wisdom
April 15, 2013
Bus graffiti currently on display in Teignmouth, Devon. No more words needed really….
Tag: work
Ten top tips for new bloggers
February 18, 2013
I tweeted today that it was my three year blogging anniversary and Sarah Carr sent this tweet: 140 characters would not suffice for such a question so this blog post is for Sarah, and anyone else who is interested. I hope you find it useful and I’d welcome your feedback, comments and own suggestions. 1. … More Ten top tips for new bloggers
When time is limited
January 14, 2013
When someone is told (or they decide) that their time is limited, at somewhere or something, I’ve observed an almost primal attempt to do more, fit more in, go further or faster, squeeze maximum effort into the remaining time; that or an almost instantaneous acceptance that time is limited so there’s not much point trying … More When time is limited
Life after Bobby: Month 1
December 13, 2012
It’s four weeks since Dad died. Four of the longest, and simultaneously fastest weeks of my life. I’ve blogged a few times and am very conscious that I don’t want to turn into someone who just blogs about death and dying and loss…. and yet that’s sort of what I start typing when faced with … More Life after Bobby: Month 1
Life after Bobby: Week 3
December 7, 2012
It’s three weeks since Dad died, in some ways I can hardly believe it and in some ways it seems much longer. The two weeks between his death and funeral felt quite strange, it was good to be getting on with things, to be planning, organising and arranging. It was lovely to hear so many … More Life after Bobby: Week 3
In pursuit of a work-life balance
May 7, 2012
If I’m honest with you I’ve spent most of my life struggling to find balance. As a young child I tended to be into things, in an all or nothing kind of way, so if I was reading a book I wouldn’t just read it and put it down, I’d devour it, keep reading until … More In pursuit of a work-life balance
The art of doing nothing
April 9, 2012
This weekend I intentionally made no plans, relishing the prospect of four whole days without a single commitment. The one exception to this is that I promised Mum and Dad that I would spend the night with them on Saturday. Dad started chemo on Wednesday and we’d been warned that this weekend would be a … More The art of doing nothing
Germ paranoia
March 22, 2012
My Mum and Dad had what I now consider to be an inspired approach to illness when I was a youngster…they did everything they could to ensure that as children we caught everything catchable, as young as possible! I had measles, whooping cough, chicken pox, you name it we’d be wheeled around to the neighbour’s … More Germ paranoia
Payment correction due to an operational issue
December 28, 2011
A couple weeks ago I received an email from TFL (Transport for London) about a payment correction. It read as follows: Fantastic, or so I thought, TFL are taking responsibility for some problem (which to be honest I’m not sure I’m even aware of) but I suspect it was something to do with some of … More Payment correction due to an operational issue
10 twitter hints and tips for newbies
December 23, 2011
Yesterday I had my lunch with a few colleagues from work who were interested in learning a little more about twitter, what it is, how to use it, how not to, have a play around and ask questions of someone who might have answers. I really enjoyed the hour, and was struck by some of … More 10 twitter hints and tips for newbies
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