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I like reading stories where I learn something. Because of this, I like to research topics or visit places I’m including in my stories so that I base them on fact and I am presenting something true the reader might … Continue reading →

I have a couple of mantras I live by and I didn’t recognise until recently how I came to create them: If it’s regarding making a decision it’s… ‘If I don’t know what to do, I do nothing.’ This generally … Continue reading →

I haven’t posted for months again, but then one of my mantras is If I have nothing interesting to say, I won’t say anything. I’ve been undertaking a personal learning journey the last few months which I’m sure some of … Continue reading →

I’ve been absent from my blog again and I know things have to change. I go by the adage that if I have nothing useful to say then I don’t say anything. I do the same with decisions; if I … Continue reading →

It’s at this time of year people review the past twelve months, check their goals and objectives and create new ones for the coming year. When I taught emotional intelligence I used to say don’t try and start new year … Continue reading →

Anybody who reads my blog posts would think I am a procrastinator – I couldn’t disagree! “Life” or mental blocks sometimes get in the way of goals and ambitions. They sneak up, steal time and take over, and establish themselves … Continue reading →

It’s the time of year when people make New Year Resolutions – as I said in a post a few days ago, I don’t believe in them. Chatting with a friend this week, I was reminded of something I used … Continue reading →

I’ve no doubt that writing a journal is a very cathartic process. I’ve done it for the past few years when I’ve needed to get things flying relentlessly around in my head out of my brain; only to find they … Continue reading →

I’m in a writers’ discussion group and just before Christmas debated ‘New Year’ – why is it January 1st and so close to Christmas? Of course the discussion covered calendars,  traditions, history, political and religious viewpoints, then it started getting … Continue reading →

I hope you, my followers, are having fun with your Christmas preparations. I’m happy to say I’ve escaped all the commercialism and just doing things very quietly. My tree is up and the mincemeat and cake made, and the Christmas … Continue reading →