The year I turn forty

Ten years ago, I wrote a post about turning thirty. Ten years?! It seems like no time at all… in some ways. In others, I

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Truth through denial

No secret, I’m pretty obsessed with musicals, and I’m not ashamed of it. A few years ago, I did a couple of posts (eg this

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Making the most of SCONUL

I have spent the day in the library at Durham University, reading like there’s no tomorrow as part of my preparation for the Literature Review

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What makes a good father?

Reflections on fatherhood for Father’s Day 2017 What makes a good father? I’m sure almost everyone asks themselves this question at some point, whether it’s

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Profits vs people

I remember being in my early teens, and seeing a tv show about car seatbelts, and how the manufacturers of the car decided not to

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April’s photos

Well, I’ve officially given up on #project365. I loved doing it, but I wasn’t getting a picture every day, and it was turning into another

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March’s photo album

2nd: World Book Day. Belle, on her way to school! 12th: Spring! 18th: I am rebooting. Life and poorly kids and… STUFF has just been

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February’s photo album

3rd February 2017: Hat hair!! 4th: Emily cooked dinner today! Pork chops, potato wedges, vegetables, sweet potato falafel and roasted red pepper relish. Did almost

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