Jug - D Grant When I was growing up Mum would say "can you put on the jug sweetheart". So I was surprised the other day when my friend didn't know what I meant. I pointed to the jug. She said "that's not a jug that's a kettle". So you hear me bang on about … Continue reading Kettle or Jug?
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My first computer was a 486. They’d be worth a bomb now! it was before the days of Windows and Google. You had to do a programming course to understand it. It was kinda funny cause even when you typed in a command you had time to go and make yourself a cup of tea. … Continue reading Weird words
5 Ways to Avoid Buyers Regret
Lockdown took me down an unfamiliar path. Online shopping. A nightmare. So glad I can now go back to the shops to try things on in real life. "During the pandemic, many...turned to online shopping, by choice or necessity. This can ... lead to higher levels of regret as consumers are not able to physically interact with … Continue reading 5 Ways to Avoid Buyers Regret
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I’m Glad I was There
Another fit, another scare. This time my son collapses. Collapses on top of me. Phone calls. One after another. The family grapevine speculates. Calls for calm but my guts are churning. My nerves are on edge. There's nothing more I can do. The ambulance is coming. I'm so glad I was there. Being Dad When he grew … Continue reading I’m Glad I was There
One man’s trash is another man’s treasure
A short story by Dezzie “What’s so mysterious about this bit of junk? Your dreaming if you think I’m going to fall for some 'cock and bull story' that you just made up. I’ve got 'bigger fish to fry'. Where’s the real stuff”? The shop owner cringed waiting for the robber to give him a … Continue reading One man’s trash is another man’s treasure
Long paragraphs do my head in
Just the best email layout unpacked! Long paragraphs 'do my head in'. I tend to scroll so this is layout is a gamechanger. When I worked as a student adviser for Moodle courses 'this was the go'. Here is the gist of it. HeaderDot pointsDot points with detailsTerms and conditions The beauty of this methodology … Continue reading Long paragraphs do my head in
Old age and treachery
She was struck by a saying her boss used 'time and again' to tease her when she was a 'young whippersnapper' and still 'wet behind the ears'. She sat waiting for time to pass her by. Sure enough if she looked hard enough, and waited long enough, she could see each hair turning grey. She felt like … Continue reading Old age and treachery
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