Term Time

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I try, I do.

I know that there are some who cast a cursory eye over these poor scribblings who prefer me to steer away from the thorny subject of politics and the division that can arise from such discussions.

But today, I just…can’t.

Because once again there’s only one show in town—the American general election.

The Calm Between Two Storms

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Quiet, ain’t it?

Well, no. A week before the American election, and the day of the U.K. budget it’s not. Not particularly. Not if you happen to cast a quick glance at certain elements of social media or, I don’t know, the news.

No, on a global, or even national level it’s not all that quiet. On the home front? Well that’s a different matter.

50 Reasons To Smile

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So today's blog offering is written by little moi (Tina). Apparently I have had lots of excitement recently, and I have a good excuse to share these events with you guys….. So here goes

You may recall - a few weeks ago we had a superbly amazing joint party to celebrate Mark and I turning 50.The party in fact was a little early for my actual birthday, but we chose a date in between to mark the auspicious occasion.

My actual birthday occurred yesterday, and was a fitting and perfect way to celebrate when someone turns 50. It simply involved cake, flowers, gifts and champagne!

Party Time

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And welcome to the week after the night before.

Yes, the grand 50th birthday bash, as detailed here and here, is over and done with. The balloons have been popped, the wrapping paper cleared up, and the last chicken drumstick stolen.

But what a night it was.

The Last Minute

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Last week, as any regular sufferers of this blog may recall, I predicted that I would, at this point in the week, be ‘thrumming with excitement’

And thrumming I am!

In just two days time, you see, I will be co-hosting the biggest event I’ve had any kind of hand in arranging.

Yes, I’m expecting the worst too, but we’ll get to that.

Whodunnit?

Hello, dear reader!

And welcome to the start of a busy couple of weeks.

This time next week I’ll be thrumming with excitement at the prospect of the upcoming party Tina and I will be hosting to mark our joint 50th year.

Of course in the meantime there’s a million and one things to do, just to make sure everything is as it should be (people to remind to turn up, balloons to inflate, vegetarian sausages to pre-order, etc) but that will all come. For now, I think it’s wise to leave those irons in their respective fires and concentrate on this Friday. A day which will see us don our deerstalkers and investigate… a murder!

Before the Funeral

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It’s going to be a quick one today.

And I know that’s not always been a proclamation that’s proven particularly accurate, but this time I mean it.

You see, today there’s something I need to do, and it’s not something I’m looking forward to.