This 79 year old Granny proves she’s still got it….and wows Simon Cowell It’s things like this that remind me of my Nan, she was living life to the full right to the end. It makes me miss her more each day xxx
Category: Lifestyle
I’m blogging in the bath again
Today’s post is about self image. How many of us REALLY look at ourselves in the mirror? I recently had my photograph professionally taken for our company website and was heartbroken by the results. No matter how reassuring the photographer or our head of marketing were I still had misgivings and when the photo was…
This week something Flabulous happened
This week saw something very different happen. Someone must have had the bright idea but it has spread like wildfire and already spawned many imitations including the one below, but to be honest I don’t care how it started or how many times it’s imitated as, in a world of awful news this is something…
I admit it – I’m a foodaholic and I lie to Pizza Delivery boys!!
It all started in the bad old days before we cut our intake down and ordered Pizza from The Hut. When the delivery boy arrived and started handing over boxes he commented that it was gonna be a fun party. Party? This was just the Dazzler and I having a mid week meal. I found…
It’s sunny so why am I hiding inside?
Not sure exactly what’s wrong with me. The weather is glorious and march is well and truly turning this country to spring and yet here I am sitting In the dark of our living room avoiding going out. Even the Dazzler has made it out the door, and has gone for his first bike ride…
Fat, Sick and Nearly Dead
Maybe I should try this….but only Juice? Not sure as a diabetic whether I can even do that!!
Memories to treasure…
My first and last last vivid memories of my Nan are the same. The last was my brothers Wedding day. It was also the last time that I would see her, and even though we spoke at least once a week (on a Tuesday, just before my uncle visited) this is still the memory that…
I’ve found our perfect sofa!!
As those of you who have been with me for a while will attest, we are fans of all things vintage. Our lounge “style” has been heavily influenced by the Gplan furniture I inherited from my nan but I’ve been challenged for a while as the sofa and chair we also inherited , whilst being…
Valentine, Carol Ann Duffy.
Originally posted on COOKING ON A BOOTSTRAP:
Just because, this is one of my favourite pieces of writing. For love, for food, for words. From ‘Rapture’ by Carol Ann Duffy. Not a red rose or a satin heart. I give you an onion. It is a moon wrapped in brown paper. It promises light like…
I’m disappointed in myself
…but not as disappointed as my doctor is!! I had my annual diabetic check up yesterday and whilst there was good news – my cholesterol is down and I’ve got no sensation or blood pressure problems – I have had a sustained spike in my blood sugars over the last 3 months and my weight…
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