Monthly Archives: November 2015

Hugh’s Photo Challenge: Week 7 – Funny Or Strange Signs

Posted on 30 November 2015 by

I took this photo of a shelf product label in a Tesco supermarket in Andover, UK recently. Those who abbreviate ought to be more careful! If you look at the shelf above, you can just about see to which product … Continue reading →

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Happy St Andrew’s Day!

Posted on 30 November 2015 by

I’d like to wish all my blog followers a very Happy St Andrew’s Day. It’s time to enjoy a grand supper of haggis,  neeps and tatties and a wee dram of single malt. I have so many very happy memories … Continue reading →

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Lifestyle | 25 Things To Do During The Festive Period

Posted on 30 November 2015 by

Originally posted on The Girl In Glasses:
Confession: I love Christmas – and since it’s exactly one month until Christmas day, our home has been a hive of activity, as the process of unboxing decorations and transforming the various rooms has…

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Review: Illusions: The Adventures of a Reluctant Messiah

Posted on 26 November 2015 by

Illusions: The Adventures of a Reluctant Messiah by Richard Bach My rating: 5 of 5 stars This is absolutely the best book that I have read in a long while. There is much philosophy and much humour. And there is … Continue reading →

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My name is Marwa, and I am a Muslim.

Posted on 23 November 2015 by

Originally posted on Shechaim's News of the Day:
? Dear @realdonaldtrump,  My name is Marwa, and I am a Muslim. I heard you wanted us the start wearing ID badges, so I decided to choose one for myself. I…

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How To Force A Redirect To The Classic WordPress.com Editor Interface

Posted on 19 November 2015 by

Originally posted on Diary of Dennis:
The Solution To Use The Classic Editor If you are blogger at wordpress.com, this post here will help you to solve a big problem. As you have noticed, the decision makers at WordPress want…

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Writer’s Quote Wednesday – Look After Your People

Posted on 18 November 2015 by

Three weeks back, when I published a quote for Writer’s Quote Wednesday hosted by Silverthreading, entitled The Chrysalis Moment, I promised you another quote from Sir Richard Branson. During my working life, I have led, and even formed, several teams of … Continue reading →

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ONE HUNDRED YEARS AGO…

Posted on 17 November 2015 by

Aside from the 1915 population of Las Vegas (THIRTY!), the most gob-smacking stat in this report is “There were about 230 reported murders in the ENTIRE U.S.A.!” That is the aggregate of two or three college shootings in USA in … Continue reading →

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A Passionate Spirit Hot Off the Press

Posted on 16 November 2015 by

Originally posted on SC Skillman Author:
I was excited today to receive a delivery of 50 copies of my new novel “A Passionate Spirit”. “A Passionate Spirit” by SC Skillman Although I’ve seen and approved the cover design and read…

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Review: The Martian

Posted on 15 November 2015 by

The Martian by Andy Weir My rating: 3 of 5 stars The story itself is great, and has the potential to be full of tension from beginning to end. However, that potential is not realised. Most of the narrative is … Continue reading →

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