Was I a little too Pollyanna about politics?

By On February 28, 2012 · 29 Comments · In Random Ramblings

Let me start by saying a political commentator I am not.

I was raised in a house where politics was a subject that was not discussed. Your political preference was more personal than the contents of your underwear drawer.

No doubt the lack of political debate around the dinner table growing up has contributed to [...]

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The force is strong with this one

By On February 27, 2012 · 4 Comments · In Random Ramblings

When I stopped working Mondays I thought I would also avoid the perilous burden that is Mondayitis. Alas, I was wrong. Something else to add to my list of disillusionments; I’ve jotted it down next to “Men grow up” and “Parenting is a natural thing”.

I wonder what it is about Monday? Technically it’s not [...]

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A new home for Née Say

By On February 24, 2012 · 17 Comments · In Blogging

Hello and welcome to my new space!

Like me, this site is still a work in progress but I hope you like the new look so far and will stick with me while I continue to grow – both blogwise and personally.

I struggled with deciding on a look and feel for my new site [...]

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Pin(n)ing for a getaway

By On February 19, 2012 · 8 Comments · In Uncategorized

Today I’m wishing I was anywhere but here. Actually anywhere isn’t completely true, I have some pretty specific criteria: Sand, sun, clear blue water but most of all solitude.

Somewhere like these places:

 

Lucky there is Pinterest [...]

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Dental Dilemma

By On February 16, 2012 · 8 Comments · In Uncategorized

I have a confession to make… I have never taken my children to the dentist.

I know. Shall I add a link to DoCS at this point for your convenience?

Now before you commence reporting me to the relevant authorities, I think my conscience can be relatively clear in relation to Bam Bam (2.5y). Besides, I’m [...]

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