Ellenarnison

LATEST ARTICLES ( 927 )

• What Do You Do When Your Hero's a Scumbag?

  

  Thought we needed a soothing picture So a footballer, Ched Evans, was convicted of rape. That means he is a rapist - he did it and the girl he raped is a victim... Read more

  Posted on 24 April 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Review: Frankie and Benny's AKA the Birthday Outing

  

  Obviously there should be a series of photos to go with this post showing plates of yummy food and contented diners. But there aren't. Read more

  Posted on 24 April 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Family Communication Breakthrough to Rival FaceTime

  

  Rudimentary experiment How are communications in your house? Here at the Palace of Bundance, things can be a bit patchy. However, never fear, I have been workin... Read more

  Posted on 22 April 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• My Wild Thing Picks His Favourite Book

  

  There aren't many books I really remember having read to me in childhood - Beatrice Potter, especially the scary one with the squirrel, Anatole the French... Read more

  Posted on 21 April 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Review: Hotter Shoes for Happy Feet

  

  Once more onto the feet, dear friends... Allow me to introduce the next generation of the most comfortable and useful shoes I have ever owned. It is no secret... Read more

  Posted on 20 April 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Trench Warfare: Style Statement from an Aspie

  

  Last night, Boy One announced that he would like one of those dressing gown coats. You know? With the tie thing that's like a belt but not quite. Oh? Read more

  Posted on 19 April 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Review: Skylanders Skyros Adventures (Wii)

  

  These little beasties were doing battle on my kitchen table today while my sons explained what was good about Skylanders Skyros Adventures. "They come to... Read more

  Posted on 19 April 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Commercial Break: Don't Let Your Electricity Bills Leave You Frazzled.

  

  If your wallet is feeling fried from all the money you have had to pay for electricity lately, join the nearly 8.5 million Britons in a similar position. Read more

  Posted on 17 April 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• The Names That Got Away

  

  Birthday Dude. Ten years ago this week I was getting to know my extraordinarily beautiful second son, Boy Two. Even though I knew I shouldn't, I sat up through... Read more

  Posted on 17 April 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Questions from an Encounter with a Pretty Boy

  

  Last week two of my oldest friends and I met in a trendy city restaurant for one of our infrequent catch ups. Fair is foul, and foul is fair: Hover through the... Read more

  Posted on 16 April 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• A Momentary Panic in the Bedroom

  

  Boy three has graduated. At the grand age of almost three he has moved from a cot and sleeping bad into a Big Boy bed under a quilt. We had been considering it... Read more

  Posted on 13 April 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• How Do You Spot a Terrorist?

  

  All Boy One's own work. If you ask someone in security at Glasgow Airport they, apparently, would answer - he is 12, has Asperger's and is fixated with cake... Read more

  Posted on 11 April 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• To Whom It May Concern, I'm Fed up

  

  I know life ain't fair and you don't get nothing for nothing these days. And that into every life a little rain must fall... But enough now. Read more

  Posted on 09 April 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Review: The Science of Balls Under the Sofa

  

  Wild Science – Hyperlauncher Rocket Ball Factory Both Boys One and Two are partial to a little boffinery, unfortunately, so is Boy Three given half a chance. Read more

  Posted on 08 April 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• The Hunger Games - I'm Glad I Took the Children.

  

  If you'd bumped into me last week on Twitter I was wandering round wondering whether or not to take my older children - aged nearly 10 and 12 to see The Hunger... Read more

  Posted on 06 April 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Guest Post: Any Old Iron, Any Old Iron - Get Money for Your Junk!

  From old irons to last season’s shoes, you can get money for the belongings that you no longer want. If you have a pile of clutter that is taking up valuable... Read more

  Posted on 06 April 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• What Do the Photos on Your Mobile Say About You?

  

  Have you ever taken a little wander back through the photos on your phone? Snappy snaps just to send someone, something that takes your fancy for a moment or... Read more

  Posted on 05 April 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Commercial Break: Get Money for Your Old Junk

  

  From old irons to last season’s shoes, you can get money for the belongings that you no longer want. If you have a pile of clutter that is taking up valuable... Read more

  Posted on 02 April 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Review: Good Luggage, the Case is Closed - SUITSUIT 20" Wheel Aboard Trolley Case

  

  SUITSUIT 20" Wheel Aboard Trolley Case Boys One and Two are seasoned travellers, regularly flying on their own from here to Wales to see their dad. Read more

  Posted on 01 April 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• The Tyranny of Hand-me-downs

  

  Look at that. Every day that is one of the first things I see. It makes my lovely and spacious bedroom like a rubbish dump only less smelly (unless the Panther... Read more

  Posted on 30 March 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION