Mother. Writer. Aging Rebel. Eternal Optimist
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I have discovered a great new website for creative folks. It’s called RedBubble, and is a creative community where people with all types of talents can show and share their work.
If you’re a painter, a photographer or a writer, RedBubble aims to provide you with an online space for you to display your work and [...]
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Considering it has been almost a week since my last post and in that time SHE-POWER was kidnapped by a Korean religious group, you could be forgiven for thinking I’ve given up on you. Packed my bags and closed up shop.
But never fear my faithful constituents (see my God complex is in full force now [...]
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This story follows on from I Like A Bit Of Phone Sex In The Morning.
The series starts with The Dilemma
“You don’t need me to do anything right now, do you?” Scott placed his half empty coffee mug on the kitchen bench in front of Clarissa and hovered uncertainly near her shoulder.
Clarissa looked at the [...]
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If you’ve never visited Terence Chang’s Happiness blog, SmileMyDay, then you’re missing out on an inspirational lift for your day. Terence has collected an array of amazing photographs of people and their smiles, which makes me proud to say I’m his latest Blogger Interview and Smile.
SmileMyDay is a truly unique blog and I hope [...]
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This short is a continuation of Mama’s Girls
The house was quiet as Clarissa walked toward the bedroom. Obviously Scott was still asleep. So much for helping with the barbecue. He’d be lucky if he was showered and dressed before everyone arrived at this rate.
Opening the bedroom door, Clarissa expected to see Scott still huddled under [...]
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This is a continuation of The Missing Baby
Clarissa watched the clock as if it was her enemy. Almost 10am and Scott still wasn’t up. She’d already hung out a load of washing, cleaned the kitchen and was on her second cup of coffee. She should have gone for a run, but she just couldn’t be [...]
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This weekend my internet connection has been problematic, dropping out at random and without warning. Very annoying. I’ve been trying to get a couple of half-written articles completed, but it just hasn’t been possible, so I’ve found my mind going around in circles, throwing up lots of questions that have been stewing around in there [...]
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Today is a great day for me because Zen Habits has published an article I wrote called The User’s Guide to Fabulous Friendships.I’m a big fan of Leo’s and am quite chuffed he asked me to guest post. Zen Habits not only has great articles, it has a very involved community of readers and [...]
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Illustrious party goers, welcome to SHE-POWER!
I’ve dug out my party dress, wobbled into my strappy stilettos and slathered my face in make-up. None of this is usual practice for me now, so please lend a helping hand if I fall over on the dance floor, or forget I’ve got a dress on and start flashing [...]
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I’ve had a lousy week. Seven days of a respiratory infection, coupled with a feverishly ill son. I may not technically be dying, but I’ve definitely wallowed in the possibility as I’ve lain on the couch with a whimpering child and a hacking cough. Attractive image, I know.
As a consequence, my posting has fallen off [...]
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