Posted in July 29th, 2011

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I don’t know about you, but I’m a sucker for B.O.G.O.F.’s at the local supermarkets.
You know those Buy One Get One Free type deals.
Depending on what bargain I pick up, I usually end up giving the other one away to members of my family, and never feel deprived because I was going to buy the item anyway.
That’s pretty much how I feel about my membership with the 7MinuteWorkout.
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Posted in July 27th, 2011
I’m sure you’ve heard the saying, “Sticks and stones may break my bones but names will never hurt me”?
Well, it’s not true!
Last night my eldest son took his 22 year old non-verbal autistic brother to the cinema. They arrived a bit early so instead of waiting around for about an hour, (something my youngest son finds difficult), they went for some fast-food before the film started.
They ordered, took their meal to a table and sat down.
There were no napkins on the tray so my youngest went across the room to get some.
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Posted in July 24th, 2011
With Sally Neill” width=”209″ height=”300″ />This weekend my neice “graduated” from college and as I watched the “Cinderella’s” and their “Prince Charming’s” alight from their various different carriages to go to their leaving prom I coudn’t help but notice how grown up they all looked.
Dressed in their ball gowns and smart suits, they all certainly scrubbed up well and it was hard to believe they’re only sixteen.Â
It’s the end of one chapter in their lives and as a new one begins I can’t help wonder what their future will be like. Â
On prom night they looked as if they’d stepped out of a fairy tale so maybe they’ll live Happy Ever After.
Somehow,  I doubt it.
Meanwhile, several hundred miles away in Scotland, the slightly older and more mature Blog Hopping Queen was already planning the next chapter in her life.
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