Ellenarnison

LATEST ARTICLES ( 927 )

• 8/365 Nagging Makes Me Fretful

  

  But it's such a struggle to get him to practice as often as he should... Suggestions please. I tried telling him that without practice the likes of David Bowie... Read more

  Posted on 08 January 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Can We Ditch Page Three This Year Please?

  

  This morning I'm writing on All Media Scotland about how it's time we moved on from Page Three girls. You have to sign up to read the whole thing, but it's... Read more

  Posted on 07 January 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• 6/365 Fir Goodness Sake

  

  At Ikea there was a cage of discarded Christmas trees. We added ours. I wonder why they were kept penned in, perhaps they were in danger of charging over to... Read more

  Posted on 06 January 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• When Staying In's a Bit of a Struggle...

  

  It's the last day of the holidays today. Thank heavens. The time before various upheavals seems so long ago, I can hardly remember it. Soothing, splendid... Read more

  Posted on 06 January 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• 5/365 Can You Imagine a Worse Party Game?

  

  Your eyes do not deceive you, this is the Fifty Shades of Grey Party Game. On sale in Waterstones. I picked it up to start to read the blurb but felt so soiled... Read more

  Posted on 05 January 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• 4/365 Hunting for Colour

  

  And not finding any. Boys One and Two and I finally left the house this morning for a brisk march around the village. I think I was looking for clues that the... Read more

  Posted on 04 January 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• 3/365 Certificate of Merit

  

  Still in the grip of the lurghy, it's nice to remember (considerably) previous achievements. This was issued after an expedition organised by my late grandfathe... Read more

  Posted on 03 January 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• This Year I Promise...

  

  that I'll make like the Love Cats. Eh? Bigger and sleeker, and wider and brighter... Well not exactly but certainly slimmer and tidier, richer and friendlier,... Read more

  Posted on 02 January 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• 2/365 It's Raining, It's Pouring...

  

  It's really, really boring. Surely, the holidays must be nearly finished. Read more

  Posted on 02 January 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• 365 Photos - It Starts Here

  

  On a whim, I've decided to post a photo every day this year. I'm not going to aim for magnificent composition or touched-up loveliness, just a snap that tells... Read more

  Posted on 01 January 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Ready for a New Year - Did We Leave Anyone in the Old One?

  A cup of sentiment and some ill-thought-out resolutions. Another new year is nearly upon us. Are you ready? Doesn't really matter - the Bells will chime... Read more

  Posted on 31 December 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Just When You Think You've Got a Plan...

  

  The nativity sheep So there I was staring the festive season squarely in its twinkly eye and making plans. Way back in December I had a lovely selection box of... Read more

  Posted on 30 December 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Blogging For Happiness - the Workshop

  

  About a year ago Blogging For Happiness was published. My guide to the many ways blogging can bring benefit. For a while, I was quite 'job done, move one'... Read more

  Posted on 28 December 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Review: Wonder World Soft Play Glasgow

  

  No photos as they wouldn't let me take any. "...too cold to play ball. So we sat in the house. We did nothing at all. So all we could do was to Sit! Sit! Sit!... Read more

  Posted on 27 December 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• How to Fail at Fashion and Social Media All at Once...

  

  A bit of a turkey Earlier this week I had an interview for some work... something interesting that would slot nicely into the portfolio career. Read more

  Posted on 21 December 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Hurry, Hurry Only a Few Hours to Grab the Perfect Pant

  

  Are you still struggling for inspiration for the man in your life? Not socks again, for pity’s sake. And nothing hobby related because you know it’s not really... Read more

  Posted on 20 December 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Tiffany Rose: Maternity Frocks for Special Occasions

  

  Sheree Murphy in Tiffany Rose Post in association with Tiffany Rose. I know she is beautiful, has a devoted hero husband and pretty much anything she wants,... Read more

  Posted on 18 December 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• It's Bloody Rubbish Being a Grown up

  

  Look, over there. The grass is greener Once upon a time adulthood couldn’t come fast enough – no one to say ‘eat your spuds’, ‘it’s time for bed’. Read more

  Posted on 18 December 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• What’s Next Year’s Challenge Going to Be?

  

  It’s good to have something to aim for – something in the year to give a sense of forward process as the months and days zip past. Read more

  Posted on 15 December 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Nativity: The Mother and Father of Bad Manners

  

  Today was Boy Two's Christmas show and for another year the festive spirit was somewhat flattened by the rudeness of a few parents. Read more

  Posted on 14 December 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION