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As you may or may not know, I review books (mainly children's and Y.A. Lit). In the past few months I've noticed a bit of a theme going on. There've been a number of books about war, or the consequences thereof. I guess it's a reflection of the times we're in. It's...

I don't usually get into discussions/arguments about politics, either in my blog, on my f/b page or anywhere else on the Net. I like a quiet life. I do all my seething in the shower. I download my angst to the long-suffering Old Boy, who raises his eyebrows and makes...

I'm having one of those 'why am I even bothering to try' times. It might be because the skies have been grey and the rain and wind haven't let up for several days. I could put it down to a combination of chronic arthritis and cabin fever...or it might be that I've...

Being on holiday and sticking to your diet - sorry, "Healthy Life-Style Plan" - is dead-set BORING! Especially when it's winter. Oh for a hot meat pie, or flaky pasty for lunch. Oh for a block of fruit and nut chocolate to nibble on (okay, to wolf down) in the...

I'm on countdown mode for a holiday; only four more sleeps to go. I've just got a final check-through to do, and a report to write, for an editing job (I'm having a short break, sir, and then I'll be right back to it) and then I'll be free! Well, sort of. I'm taking a...

Visited my doc the other day, clutching my list of 'things-I-must-remember-to-ask-him' in my sweaty hand. It doesn't matter that we're in autumn/winter; my hand always sweats when I go to the doc. Also, my brain goes into an 'oh-lord-the-doc's-again' fog and I usually...