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• Are You Happy to Change the Clocks ?

  

  (image - fingerfoodtypepad.com) I’m not sure I am. On one hand, yes of course I’m happy that summer’s coming, that we can go out without preparing for a polar... Read more

  Posted on 24 March 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Light at the End of the Tunnel

  

  (image - hirslandenbaby.ch) This post is for all the parents of young children. There is light, and even life at the end of the tunnel. Read more

  Posted on 23 March 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• What’s in the Boot of Your Car and What It Says About You

  

  This weekend I picked up a cheap second hand bike for my son at a local car boot sale. I was amazed to fit it into my teeny car, especially with everything... Read more

  Posted on 22 March 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• 5 Reasons You Can Tell I'm a Teacher

  

  So proud to be mentioned on the lovely Kate takes 5 listography, here are the five reasons you can tell I'm a teacher. 1. I have a pencil case and I'm not afrai... Read more

  Posted on 19 March 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Have a Wee Nap and Try Not to Drink So Much – Swiss Road Safety

  

  Every day on my way to work I drive past a French language version of this poster and smile to myself, and not just because at 6.45am, which is the time I go... Read more

  Posted on 19 March 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Review -The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller

  

  (image from amazon.co.uk) I do love a good book list, I think it’s the obedient side of me (yes, there is one) that makes me appreciate being told what books... Read more

  Posted on 19 March 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Things to Do When You Are 40 #6 – Get Married

  

  (image - shortweddingdresses101.com) I’m sure you’ll remember that I’m working my way through the list of common ambitions found on this site , in my attempt... Read more

  Posted on 17 March 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• What Would You Do as President?

  

  (image - sterlingtimes.org) With the presidential elections (in France) taking over the TV I’ve decided to present my manifesto, vote for me, you know it makes... Read more

  Posted on 15 March 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• I Thought I Wasn’t into Cars But…

  

  …that was before we spent the day at the Geneva motorshow this weekend. Then I realized that cars are like most things, when they’re bright colours and shiny ne... Read more

  Posted on 13 March 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• International Matches – a Moment of High Tension for Bi-national Families

  

  As you perch there on your sofa, beer to hand, yelling at the stupid ref, please spare a thought for families such as ours. Every year the England –France... Read more

  Posted on 12 March 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Sebastian Ward - the Bravest Boy in the Universe

  

  This picture was drawn by Sebastian Ward, aged 7. Sebastian has been a very brave boy since he broke his leg last Sunday. And so has his mum, I’m sure many of... Read more

  Posted on 11 March 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Why It's Right to Write

  

  (photo by Nuttakit) If you’re reading this there’s a fair chance that you blog yourself, in which case I’m preaching to the converted and you can go off & do... Read more

  Posted on 10 March 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Why We Should Make More Effort in Conversation, Not Haircare

  

  (photo- Nicolay) Today is International women’s day and to celebrate I’d like to quote a little from a gem of a book I picked up recently. Read more

  Posted on 08 March 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• I'm Worried I Don't Worry Enough

  

  (photo- David Castillo Dominici) Should I worry more? I never stay awake at night thinking things over, I never wake before dawn and can’t go back to sleep for... Read more

  Posted on 07 March 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Nature - We Love It, Don't We??

  

  (image - mamalisa.com) One of the things I love about living in the countryside is knowing that all around me are animals, in all shapes and sizes. Apart from... Read more

  Posted on 06 March 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• 5 Photos That Sum up My Week

  

  So, here I am, inspired yet again by the subject of Kate's fun listography to share my typical week with you, this time through photos. Read more

  Posted on 05 March 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION