In honour of Frigg/Freya

Or Friday – so they say – I’m looking into the hidden history of a man called Valentine. And why TF “we” spend a fortune saying I LOVE YOU just this ONE day of the year. Bizarre and silly.   Wiki : Valentine

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Scotch Broth for Tea

I’d like to sound big and clever and tell you all that I MADE THIS (well, I have but not today) Strapped for time so it’s out of a can. My bad :o( Anyway. When you have the time, I recommend homemade. Here’s a nice recipe from : Farmersgirlkitchen   Oh. And it is nice […]

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Swedish Interior Design

Lars Sjö berg is one of Sweden’s national treasures. He is as widely known for his encyclopaedic knowledge of Sweden’s historic houses as he is for his passionate concern to preserve them. Presented here are the eight houses (and one church) that he has acquired over forty years, many of which he bought in order […]

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OUTSIDE the InCrowd

Is the BEST place to be. Two KEY phrases that I’ve carried with me all through my own personal life. DON’T TELL ME WHAT TO THINK! I LOVE AND I AM LOVED! Oh. And I love a good laugh :o) P.S. Stayed in a hotel in Dubai – right next to the port where Michael […]

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Ghosties & Ghoulies

I’ve had exactly the same thing happen here when Tsar was younger. And we live in a blessed house. There is a Blessing carved in one of the huge oak roof beams in the attic…an olde time custom that houses always carried. Anyhoo – these kind of wolf cousin dogs are AWESOME. And funny. And […]

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Siouxsie and the Banshees

Talking to BFF yesterday and remembering just how GOOD we used to be. At being BAD. Got us onto the music vibe we shared as “kids.” Siouxsie and the Banshees turned up in the convo. Mmmmmn. Youth Club Discos in Tattershall with smuggled al – key – hol. And PUNKing all over the dancefloor :o) […]

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Woohooo! It’s Arrived

Someone as naturally impatient as me MUST have amazonPrimeNextDayDelivery. Or else life get’s boring :o) The Almanac has arrived. Despite the “hype” surrounding it, it is a real treasure. The best £10 I’ve spent in a long time. And it reminds me of George. He was my Mum’s step-father but always Granddad to me. A […]

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Back to MY Roots

Another strange day. One that has made me think long and hard. It’s not in my nature to go backwards. I live today and dream of tomorrow but… …if this past year has taught me anything, it’s that I was on the Right Track originally. FFS! I’d even mapped out a whole life story for […]

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Woodburner Fan

Eco Friendly and Self Powered- Powered by heat, speed automatically controlled by temperature of the stove top. Economical- No batteries or electricity required. Circulating warm air throughout the whole room efficiently. Whisper- silent operation, started automatically, even made baby sleep well. Innovative and Durable Design, made of anodized aluminum, which will not be rusty or […]

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MAJOR LIFE LESSON – whether U want it or not. M’eh

I’m just the messenger. Anyhoos. Major Life Lesson. GBStylie When – through no fault of your own – you’ve been put in a place where you LITERALLY have nothing left to lose… …You WILL find that Life is Worth Living. You WILL have FUN. You WILL be blessed. If I had thumbsies up – I’d […]

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