We’ve got Stoptober when everyone stops drinking or smoking for the month – I gave up smoking several years ago and I don’t really drink much (unless I’m at a party and don’t have to drive). At home alone I don’t drink. Then there is Movember, an annual event in November that raises awareness and funds …
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The Snowflake generation
This was supposd to be about the Snowflake generation and it is, but first of all in my endless quest to seek out major news that is often missed by headlines of war, plague and pestilence I found this important story about the cheating scandal that has rocked the world stone skimming championships that took …
Health nuts are going to feel stupid someday, lying in hospitals dying of nothing.
‘No pleasure is worth giving up for the sake of two more years in a geriatric home in Weston-super-Mare’. I have quoted this before, but it is one of my favourites from Kingsley Amies. Life is pretty random – many of my healthiest friends have died young and yet some of the reprobates are still will …
When did saying no become a no-no?
When did it become taboo to say No. There is a dog lady on the internet who maintains that you should never say no to your dog. Excuse me? I have four dogs and they all know that No means No. I am in charge of the pack – I am the head bitch and they …
Are you having a laugh?
This blog was started so that I could write about the things that amused and surprised me with the occasional rant. By nature, I am an optimist and my glass is usually half full, but recently the world has seemed like a rather disturbing and depressing place. There is certainly plenty to rant about. I …
Free Speech!
In my youth people said things that would get you dismissed from your job today. We fought for Women’s rights (well I didn’t personally, but I benefitted) and we were quite tough. Women today can join the army, the police, play football, become boxers, but apparently cannot cope if a man asks to see their …
Anti Social Media
When did Social Media become such a thing? Everything is commented on and the most unlikely people become influencers who can apparently make a fortune endorsing products and giving their opinions on everything from the American election to the best way to train your Cockerpoo As far as I know Facebook was the first in …
Has Anyone Seen My Glasses? 