Trees on Canvas from an Urban Forest!
Apparently London is an urban forest, and I’ve painted a tiny piece of it from another forgotten photograph.
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When the Body Says No: The Cost of Hidden Stress
Does the mind have more power over physical health than we realise? I tend to think so.
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Forgotten Photographs
Including a crowd of magpies, long queues, digital laundrettes and encouraging words!
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Quick Cuppa: Mr Perfect and Dodgy Straws!
Forgotten Souvenirs: Flirty Fans
A resurrected box of forgotten fans, as well as some interesting history behind them.
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Are You Busy?
What’s really going on behind the busy persona, is it healthy, is it productive – maybe not! Read on for Mind Dumps, Big Chunks and other ‘busy’ reducing tips!
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Four Beaches
Pink Flamingo
Coconut Man
Daisy Daisy….
Cuba Blues
Come Dine With Me: Keeping Out of the Kitchen
Quick Cuppa
Out and About: York City Centre
More Souvenirs and Cumbrian Snapshots, The Lake District
Have you ever seen a Tizzie Whizie or tried a Tatty Pot? More from around the Lakes.
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Gingerbread and a Cruise: Cumbria, The Lake District
Kettle’s On Again: Price Tags and Chicken Burgers
Conversations with Strangers: Location Location Location!
Notes from a Travel Writing Course 3: Travel Writing Tips
A Lebanese Lunch with a Splash of Colour
Notes from a Travel Writing Course 2: How to Get Free Hospitality, Making Travel Pay
More travel writing notes from a forgotten notebook – get your flights paid for, and other complimentary hospitality.
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Conversations with Strangers: The Man on the Train
Notes from a Travel Writing Course 1: Pitching to Publishers
More forgotten notebooks – this time filled with notes from a travel writing course – in case you’re curious!
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Brighton: A Vintage Shopper’s Paradise
A Vintage Shopper’s Paradise on the Sussex Coast It’s true, Brighton seems to be a vintage shopper’s paradise these days, and quite a bit more than just somewhere to go for a seaside day out. I mentioned Nottingham had quite a few vintage shops, which is true, but I think […]
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Quick Brew? Auctioning my Sunglasses and other things!
Time for another quick brew and some idle chit chat…including loo awards and sunglasses!!!
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Quick Cuppa: dogs and Greggs amongst other things
Dogs, Greggs and sunflowers amongst other random idle chit chat. Calling all fashionistas, is Greggs the new black?
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Beside the Seaside: Eastbourne
Once upon a time, trips to the seaside used to be prescribed by doctors. I’m sure Eastbourne probably cured a few ills then!
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Emmerdale Village Tour: Quick Summary
Even if you don’t watch the show, here’s a wander around the Emmerdale Village on a rainy day.
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Quick Cuppa: Dogs in Nappies and other things
Feeding Time: Wild Boar at Bolton Castle
Watching wild boar having their lunch in the Yorkshire Dales! Yes there are wild boar in the UK, after a long period of extinction, they’re back!
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