Ellenarnison

LATEST ARTICLES ( 927 )

• 283/365 You Know Your Children Are Affected by Blogging When...

  

  They look mildly interested when the postie comes in case it's something for them to try. They learn to open things without tearing the packaging "in case they... Read more

  Posted on 10 October 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• He Says - She Says on the Subject of Saving Money

  

  I've been on a bit of a crusade to save energy and money lately - not out of choice, what with us being part of the nouveau pauvre and all this talk of... Read more

  Posted on 10 October 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• 282/365 Shadows and Difficult Questions

  

  "We are so tall. Look mummy," said Boy Three, who then insisted on me taking a picture. I'd have taken a picture of just about anything at that point because... Read more

  Posted on 09 October 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Mountain Warehouse Big Splash Competition

  

  My friends at Mountain Warehouse have asked me to tell you about a competition they're running. It's a chance to win a pair of wellies every day it rains this... Read more

  Posted on 09 October 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• 280/365 On the Reading List Today

  

  The bigger Boys are engrossed in books at the moment - a fairly unusual state of affairs in this digital age. But what's more remarkable is what they've chosen... Read more

  Posted on 08 October 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• 279/365 Pic of the Day - the Awesome One

  

  It was Supergran's other half T's significant birthday this week and so it was time for everyone to get together. In the words of T's "favourite son", who may o... Read more

  Posted on 06 October 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• 278/365 a Small Boy's View

  

  In Penrith for T's birthday with a 0 gathering. During the traditional walk up the Beacon, Boy Three declared himself photographer. Read more

  Posted on 06 October 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• 277/365 Oh Dear. Go Away for a While.

  

  Spotted at a garden centre gift shop today... Posted with Read more

  Posted on 05 October 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• 276/365 The Old Man is Snoring...

  

  It's raining, it's pouring... There we were relaxing into the clear misty autumn like we hadn't a care in the world. And then, last night, a familiar drumming... Read more

  Posted on 03 October 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• 275/365 A Rainbow on My Plate

  

  I love colours - the brighter the better. I have long since stopped waiting to grow out of wanting the brightest, loudest thing in the shop. Read more

  Posted on 02 October 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Energy Saving Successes - Down with Bills

  

  I'm gazing out of rain splattered window and it's fairly clear that winter, if not actually here, is loitering round the corner ready to pounce. However, this... Read more

  Posted on 02 October 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• 274/365 Traffic Light

  

  First thing in the morning the view from the A737 towards the sun coming up over Paisley is lovely. It's almost worth there being a traffic jam on the St James... Read more

  Posted on 01 October 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• 273/365 Happy Birthday Boy One

  

  This time 14 years ago I was in a hospital in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria and a very small Boy One was in a cot next to me. I was a bit dazed, my beautifully... Read more

  Posted on 01 October 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• 272/365 Heading South for Winter...

  

  It was another beautiful day in the 'Shire and I was lucky enough to have the chance of a stroll in good company. And even better, when Deb and I got back from... Read more

  Posted on 29 September 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• 271/365 Mists and Mellow Etcetera

  

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  Posted on 28 September 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• The Perils and Pitfalls of the Office Tea Round

  

  Just your cup of tea, from ajft via flickr "Would you like a cup of tea?" "How nice, yes please. Just milk." A perfectly ordinary exchange, like millions heard... Read more

  Posted on 28 September 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• 270/365 Seasons of Mists and Brandy Liqueurs....

  

  Dear Co-op, I like you, I really do. That's why I visit often. Frequently, I'm found pondering what's for tea or finding the one thing I've run out of in your... Read more

  Posted on 27 September 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• An Evolution of Ovens...

  

  Where did it all start? When the first person discover that their freshly slain supper tasted so much better if you dropped it in a fire for a while? Read more

  Posted on 27 September 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Vanish: I Still Hate Laundry, but This Makes It Slightly Easier

  

  It will come as no surprise to anyone to learn that I hate housework. I've tried really hard to make peace with it, but the serenity of the chore just won't... Read more

  Posted on 27 September 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• 269/365 Launching a New Publication

  

  This morning the Panther of News and Boy Three put on their visors and rolled up their sleeves as they held the first editorial meeting for the Boy's new... Read more

  Posted on 26 September 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION