Monthly Archives: August 2014
I’m worn out
It’s been a busy day today. Continue reading “I’m worn out”
Today’s job and house search is done
And I have failed to find either.
I’ve also come to the conclusion that I may have to move away and then try to find a job.
There are quite a few jobs in Hull. There are also cheap houses in Hull.
Oh gods, I’m going to end up in Hull aren’t I?
In the nicest possible way, HELL NO!
Asking my advice about skills and success? Don’t be daft.
I got an email yesterday that made me laugh, not because it was funny, but because the sender clearly hasn’t read this blog in any detail.
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Herby spelt and rye rolls
I’ve been baking again. The niece and nephew were round today so we made bread. My nephew announced that he thought kneading bread dough was fun.Continue reading “Herby spelt and rye rolls”
Job hunting; Or, I think I’ve finally found the guts to go freelance, and other things I’ve been up to lately
Good afternoon lovely readers, how are you? Enjoying the summer? As you might have guessed I’m in rather a jaunty mood. I had a good weekend and today
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If We Release a Small Fraction of Arctic Carbon, ‘We’re Fucked’: Climatologist
The Stepford Wives by Ira Levin
This book is creepy.
On one of my too frequent trips to Grimsby last month I found a copy of this classic novel in The Works. I’ve heard about The Stepford Wives; hasn’t every body?
Bookish Pet Peeve #7: Buying Books I Don’t Read
I do this all the time, though I have read the majority of my books, there are still a few that I’ve never even opened. I got distracted by the blurb and a pretty cover, and have et to find the time to read the book.
I will eventually.
Today’s bookish pet peeve is about me. I am my own pet peeve.
But let me first clarify. Reading through the Time list has immensely helped me with this problem because the only books I buy right now are books on the Time list.
So I’m very purposeful, rarely experiencing one of those bookstore binges in which I buy 10 books, only to read 2 of them before the next bookstore binge.
You know how it goes, right?
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Everything Is Better With Dragons 