Category Archives: Life

Arrogance of Man

Posted on April 15, 2019 by

I was watching a news report last night about the tornado in Texas. The devastation it had left is awful and my heart goes out to those affected. However I was struck, again, with how an official giving a news … Continue reading →

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Retired

Posted on November 5, 2018 by

So it has happened folks on All Hallow’s Eve – hence the video below – I entered the world of the retired.  Still not sure what’s really going on frankly.  I signed all the various clauses in the 20 page … Continue reading →

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Is it me?

Posted on March 14, 2018 by

Is it me or are we living in a mad, mad, mad world currently? I watch from across the water the daily soap opera that is the Trump administration.  Funny when Rex Tillerton was announced my heart sank, he personified … Continue reading →

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Funerals and Family

Posted on May 23, 2014 by

Today I attended the funeral of a dear AA friend. She’d been around a long time sober, she was gentle, loving, caring – a person I may not see for months but would ask me how I am and then … Continue reading →

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Quiet on here…

Posted on April 29, 2014 by

I’ve realised that I mostly make drafts of posts in the morning on the train to work. I’ve not been to work since before Easter until today – hence my silence on the blog front. Also I’ve been doing very … Continue reading →

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Comfortable in My Skin

Posted on March 18, 2014 by

I commented on Sherry’s Blog about being Comfortable in Your Own Skin… I thought I’d talk about it here as it is so important to me these days. I first heard this phrase when on some Management Skills Development Course. This … Continue reading →

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When I grow up I want to be…

Posted on March 1, 2014 by

When I was growing up the answer to this changed no doubt like it did for many people.  From an early age it was to be a guitarist/singer – that was the dream.  With the splitting of the Beatles it … Continue reading →

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Drinking Dreams

Posted on February 19, 2014 by

As ever I say I’m taking a bloggin break and then… something happens. This time – a nasty little drinking dream. In general I’ve been having some bloody weird dreams lately such as being in a cabin place somewhere and … Continue reading →

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