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I’ve been a bit slack updating this blog but then when I think about all the things I’ve been involved with these past few months the one thing I realised early on is how effective I’ve been with my time – even if it’s been at the expense of this blog. A website development project I’ve [...]

I know what I should be doing and what I’d rather be doing. I’m discovering that the key to a successful long weekend appears to be juggling both while simultaneously trying to do everything for everyone else in your family at the same time. If long weekends (i.e. a weekend plus a public holiday tacked [...]

It’s that time of the year again. The word SALE is everywhere around town and most folks I see out and about are looking very frazzled. You do have to wonder when the right time to head out the door and bag a bargain really is? Boxing day sales seem to me to be a [...]

I had the good fortune to attend my grandfathers 99th birthday party a few days ago. The event brought members of my extended family together in one room in ways that usually only births, deaths and weddings can only do. I’m fortunate to be able to add to the above list 99th birthdays! It’s been [...]

I found myself chatting with my youngest two children today about what you would do if you found some money in the street. My son (8) said ‘if it’s coins I’d keep it but if it’s paper money I’d hand it in – I’ve never found any paper money’ he said with a sigh. Later [...]

In a few months time I’m planning to travel north and visit my grandfather to celebrate his 99th birthday with him. Although its been over 12 months since we last saw each other we caught up face to face today for the first time via video call using MSN messenger. At 98 years old he’s now a broadband and [...]

Phew.. there seems to be not enough hours in the day right now. Perhaps this is just a stage we all have to go through from time to time and it’s my turn – ok I’ve had my fun can I get off this bus now? As time permits I hope to blog a bit more [...]