UKIP- so how bad was it?

As I may have mentioned in previous blogs and all over twitter I’ve been really worried about the ‘rise’ of UKIP over the previous months. So much so that both the Dazzler and I, who have been heartened by the progress made in the name of equality, have actually been scared for our future. Dramatic…

a little rant about UKIP

Ive had one hell of a month so sorry if I’ve not been my usual verbose self but there has been LOTS going on.  But theres been lots being said about UKIP which whilst not taking up much of my time has made my blood boil!! Its really worrying the lack of understanding which has allowed these idiots…

We’ve been talking about adoption…

And before you get excited, this is something we have given lots of thought to over the years but we are worried. You see we have lots going against us…. Me– I’m diabetic, overweight, have controlled blood pressure and 43 Dazzler– dyslexic, dyspraxic, controlled depression and 34 As you can see, we aren’t everyone’s idea…

4 years ago today we said….I do!!

On a beautifully sunny September day 4 years ago we were sitting in a hotel on Brighton Seafront, looking out over the pier and sipping champagne whilst we got ready to tie the knot. Lots has happened in the last 4 years… We have an extra 2 nephews We both now work in Brighton We…

Today’s the day….I asked him to Marry Me!!

What a difference a few years makes!! When I asked the Dazzler to “marry” me the first time round, we were at Brighton Pride and drank champagne and ate strawberries in the park the whole day to celebrate. We didn’t live here then, but were staying in a posh hotel on the seafront and had…

A Monday evening celebration…

It’s a Monday for gods sake!!! And I cut a particularly lonesome figure as I sit in the sun, in the beer garden of my local – Charles St in Brighton for those of you interested – but you cannot wipe the smile off my face!! True, hubby is away, I’m dog sitting alone, and…

Not all footballers are meatheads…

Fantastic essay by Scott Fujita that shows a positive trend of acceptance in a sport which, we are led to believe, is rife with homophobia. Acceptance by Example, on the Field and at Home By SCOTT FUJITA Published: March 23, 2013 My three young daughters, like most kids, are curious and ask a lot of…

Today just got…..Flabulous!!

Today started well…. I got up early, for a change, and had a healthy breakfast, walked the doggies and got on the scales to find that extra love handle I put on over the weekend has gone again!! Today was Dentist day, and let me start this by saying Dentists and I do not get…