Tag Archives: Wordpress

Can’t comment?


I have had a couple of people tell me that they couldn’t comment on my blog. I contacted WordPress and they’ve asked anyone who can’t leave a comment to write to them at: support@wordpress.com The same thing has happened to … Continue reading

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A Load Of Balls From WordPress (via The Laughing Housewife)


I read this post written by the lovely Tilly Bud and felt the need to share a fun start to the day. Enjoy! A Load Of Balls From WordPress.

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Do you agree with the death penalty?


WordPress asked: Do you agree with the death penalty? Is it ever right to kill? And under what circumstances? Is it worth the risks of being wrong? Yes, actually, I do. And my circumstances are extremely specific. I agree with … Continue reading

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Birthdays, weddings and challenges


According to Tilly Bud we’re on week 16 of our challenge and I can’t quite believe how large a part of my life my 101 challenges have become. I’m also pleased to announce that as of this week, I have … Continue reading

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Flying off


I’m off to Scotland tomorrow for a few days. Akasha and I are going to a wedding. So I will be somewhat unresponsive but if I have time, I will finish a post to appear later in the week. If … Continue reading

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The first person who broke my heart


The WordPress prompter asked: Describe the first person who broke your heart. And if you could take revenge on them now, would you? Did you ever think about it? What would you say to them now if you met them … Continue reading

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… And at least I can laugh at myself


The WordPress prompt asked: What rare talent do you have that most people don’t know? I would have to say that I’m really very musical. Honestly. If you had heard me running up and down the stairs this morning, then … Continue reading

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Cats and buses do not mix


Once upon a time we had a rescue cat. Called Layla. A few weeks after she mewed into our lives, we awoke one morning to find her gasping for air on the kitchen floor. My then husband and I raced … Continue reading

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I am the strange one on the bus


WordPress prompt: What’s the strangest thing that’s ever happened to you on a bus? Can I only tell one story? Story one: Aged 18, I found myself studying at Heriot-Watt University in the beautiful city of Edinburgh. Or rather, on the … Continue reading

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What then, keeps you up at night?


WordPress asked me: What keeps you up at night? And I, of course, thought of something rude. I don’t know why that is. I mean, I’m not a teenager anymore. Rather an almost forty-year-old woman. But I still manage to … Continue reading

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