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Comment on Tuesday by Russell

Russell — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 17:48:59 +0000

“Be the change you want to see in the world“ AND an ex-model, eh? Does that make you an intelligent bit of eye-ghandi then?

Comment on This week’s make… by Edith

Edith — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 17:19:22 +0000

Fantastic job, well done I love the fabric.x

Comment on Things you don’t see from a car by Pauline O'Brien

Pauline O'Brien — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 22:41:40 +0000

Rubbish already reported by Mr O’Brien, was worse but as a health hazzard had been removed within 24hrs (by whom I have no idea, not wholly convinced it was Council)

Comment on Black, Red and Blue by Chris

Chris — Sat, 17 Dec 2011 22:00:38 +0000

I love Hilary Mantel books. I, like you, have realised what I read has an impact on how I sleep. How I feel, in general.

I try to make sure I read a factual book – like a popular science book – or a Bill Bryson book on nights when I want to sleep well.

Also, as I get older I find any alcohol at all disrupts my sleeping. And if I wake up at 3am then I am ready for an asylum by 7am! Every single touch of stress and depression inside me goes on a rampage.

Comment on Timorous Beasties by JBar

JBar — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 20:53:58 +0000

Thanks for that Pauline, and thank Gerard for the advice. I think staying under the radar is a good idea, at least until able to deal with the attention sticking your head above the parapet brings.
I’ve tried to explain to Em that when someone has a new outfit, what they *want* to hear is “You look nice”, and *not* “Primark’s low pricing strategy inevitably means that someone in the developing world is being exploited”.
I’m all for a bit of elastication!

Comment on Timorous Beasties by Pauline O'Brien

Pauline O'Brien — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 18:44:52 +0000

Just read your wee blog, its such a worry and you want your kids to be your kids. Gerard (my S6 gangly geek) has some worldly advice about High School, all kids in S1 & 2 want to fit in and keep under the radar, its survival of the fittest. A little elasticating of principles may be required and a bit of tolerance also, into S3 and onwards kids feel more confident about being themselves and start to stamp their own mark on themselves as people. BTW if you see the hair and clothes he now wears and reminices about fitting in when he was younger he’s talking from experience. I find it harder with Libby as girls are under pressure to grow up too quickly but so far I think I’m managing (1 topshop blouse amongst M&S school shirts defo did the trick in my house) Its hard being a parent but we do try our best!

Comment on Lovely day by Edith

Edith — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 19:27:51 +0000

It was a lovely day, Alan and I really enjoyed spending time with you all. The girls are growing up beautifully, 3 charming young ladies! It was pleasure see them running around and enjoying themselves. You all look so well, hope to see you again soon.xx

Comment on Friends, Visitors, Misadventures by Chris

Chris — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 17:02:31 +0000

I am not doing so well with it but I am trying!

Comment on Friends, Visitors, Misadventures by JBar

JBar — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 10:09:57 +0000

That does sound truly terrifying. I know I will never forget the feeling. Enjoy your Twitter detox.

Comment on Friends, Visitors, Misadventures by Chris

Chris — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 10:03:50 +0000

I understand your emotions. We had a family trip to Florida a few years ago. On a visit to the beach Shirley and I fell asleep. It was at Clearwater and it was very humid and hot. The sea was filled with people and the beach was miles long with scarcely an inch of spare space. We woke up and could not see Stephen – just about 5 – 6 years old at the time. It took us 20 minutes to find him sitting watching a game a good distance along the beach. To this day I can still vividly remember the desperate panic and terror while I was frantically running around looking for him. It still makes me shudder.