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The Secret (cinema) Garden
He and I both woke up with sore heads yesterday. Self-inflicted cocktails at a celebratory party with some FUN old friends were to blame. The Smalls lacked any sympathy as they jumped into our bed...
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Beef Geek at Flat Iron
On Father’s Day He was allowed to chose our lunch venue… I could have sworn He came over quite giddy with the sudden freedom of choice. Anyway, quick as a flash, the boy contingent in this house...
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72 hours in Barcelona
We scratched our heads to think of a European city we could explore this summer. One which would make a perfect weekend away with His parents. And, He reckoned BARCELONA might just hit the spot. Little...
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BrainWash in the city of fog
Forgive me while I talk about the fascinating subject of clothes washing. A few friends heard me voice my concerns over my light-packing-passion as I prepared for this trip. I knew that we didn’t have...
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a surprise in Venice
I have since heard that the idea of a surprise fills many with dread. Luckily, as it turns out, I am not one of them. As soon as I had whiff that He was up to something, I honestly didn’t try to...
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prescribing spontaneity
Spontaneity is properly lacking from our lives. Most of us motor on in our daily routines and it feels that even a trip to the post office needs to be meticulously planned. I suppose, as parents of...
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Asia Adventure | part one | Bangkok
Mandarin Oriental Bangkok swimming pool This trip has been a long time coming. A really, really long time if you count the first time He and I mentioned the idea. On our way to Brother’s wedding in...
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Asia Adventure | part two | Siem Reap, Cambodia
Angkor Wat, Cambodia The best thing about dividing up your holiday allocation into different mini adventures is that it feels like you spend MUCH longer away in total. Each touch down (I won’t say...
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Asia Adventure | Part three | Koh Samui
‘What’s Delhi-belly anyway?’ she called – doubled up in pain – from the en suite bathroom. “And why Delhi when we’re in Cambodia!” He and I tried not to giggle. But then she was sick and sick and sick...
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what’s SO funny?
What really tickles you? And your Smalls? Do you laugh at one and the same – or are you mostly amused by each other’s presence? I only ask because, after 8 weeks of living in close quarters, I’m a...
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away, far away
Brandon Lodge, Lulea, Sweden I knew exactly what we needed: a few days away from our lives at home. Some calm, a little silence, a large amount of space and the time to catch up. In truth, I had been...
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a surprise in Venice
I have since heard that the idea of a surprise fills many with dread. Luckily, as it turns out, I am not one of them. As soon as I had whiff that He was up to something, I honestly didn’t try to...
View ArticleClik here to view.
prescribing spontaneity
Spontaneity is properly lacking from our lives. Most of us motor on in our daily routines and it feels that even a trip to the post office needs to be meticulously planned. I suppose, as parents of...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Asia Adventure | part one | Bangkok
Mandarin Oriental Bangkok swimming pool This trip has been a long time coming. A really, really long time if you count the first time He and I mentioned the idea. On our way to Brother’s wedding in...
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Asia Adventure | part two | Siem Reap, Cambodia
Angkor Wat, Cambodia The best thing about dividing up your holiday allocation into different mini adventures is that it feels like you spend MUCH longer away in total. Each touch down (I won’t say...
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Asia Adventure | Part three | Koh Samui
‘What’s Delhi-belly anyway?’ she called – doubled up in pain – from the en suite bathroom. “And why Delhi when we’re in Cambodia!” He and I tried not to giggle. But then she was sick and sick and sick...
View ArticleClik here to view.
what’s SO funny?
What really tickles you? And your Smalls? Do you laugh at one and the same – or are you mostly amused by each other’s presence? I only ask because, after 8 weeks of living in close quarters, I’m a...
View ArticleClik here to view.
away, far away
Brandon Lodge, Lulea, Sweden I knew exactly what we needed: a few days away from our lives at home. Some calm, a little silence, a large amount of space and the time to catch up. In truth, I had been...
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