Monthly Archives: March 2007

Eunice Spry is starting to make the rounds in all sorts of places. Following a mention of the times education supplement on the bbc, I searched and found this article with comments such as Eunice Spry, the foster mother convicted … Continue reading →

“……the property nestles neatly on this pleasant cul-de-sac. Externally lawned gardens and a double garage further enhance the property.” Externally lawned? Now that is innovative. Can’t you just picture this (five bedroomed house) just nestling neatly away like crazy with … Continue reading →

You are George Orwell Paranoid and Cynical. You are able to understand society and the human psyche quickly and easily. You are depressed a lot of the time, because you are clever enough to see what is really going on … Continue reading →

You are Amelia Earhart Adventurous and boundary breaking. You believe that you can do anything, and do not hesitate to take risks to achieve a big goal. You like to problem solve, when a problem comes up. Take this quiz … Continue reading →

You might want to turn the irritating music off. glumbert.com – Shift Happens

actually, there were tears this morning, tears at end of school and positive wails before bedtime. I wonder if Small is having a growth spurt or something? He’s been very emotional today. This morning he didn’t want to wake up … Continue reading →

by this story on the bbc, to share with you a little anecdote of my day. A week or two back, I started getting the nearly-at-your-car-insurance-renewal-date mail shots. Many of them I binned without reading. Fortunately, as I recycle stuff, … Continue reading →

“…and were there eggs and chickens around when you were a boy, Daddy?”  

I’ve been thinking about this for a while. Merry blogged her response to a quote from some guy who said home educators have a narrow definition of education – we’ll gloss over him because he’s manifestly wrong, and other ppl … Continue reading →

Report from the front line. We have had a successful week on the vermin front, there has been a steady procession of mice leaving the house for rehoming (my choice of homes for them does tend to reflect how pissed … Continue reading →

I’ve got an ex-library copy of Sheila Kitzinger, Breastfeeding (new revised edition). It’s pretty battered in that the spine is coming away from the book, but otherwise in excellent condition. Bit of glue and loving attention and it would be … Continue reading →

Something for your mobile? Why not get drunk? Or maybe cat or dog from Mobilesign? Rather a neat idea, and fun to learn a little BSL.

Better start getting used to it… At least under Stalin you were allowed to hold any beliefs you wanted, they only shot you if you talked about them. Still, at least it will be a change.  

You Are a Life Blogger! Your blog is the story of your life – a living diary. If it happens, you blog it. And make it as entertaining as possible. What Kind of Blogger Are You? HT: Ron

Prime Minister Tony Blair has called for “truly personalised” services with people given the information and power needed to choose a school or hospital. (Read it at the bbc) Hm. Giving you a choice between a whole load of very … Continue reading →

…is Jax’s sister Jilly’s log burning stove, which has been cooking us throughout the weekend. Anyway, here are some pics, Easter, apparently occurs earlier at Jilly’s, probably a side effect of the heat output of the stove causing a shift … Continue reading →

back now. Hair raising journey over the snake pass Friday night, and the woodhead tonight, pleasant sojourn in Wales with excellent food and happily entertained children. Tomorrow is work. Good night.

“Can I borrow one of your bags mummy, to put the rest of my stuff in?” “Of course, but what’s wrong with your red bag?” From the kitchen, “I don’t think she realises you can empty them out and start … Continue reading →

Microsoft Vista Speech Recognition Tested – Perl Scripting Continue reading →

as you are supposed to, according to the montessori course I’m on, is that when they swing a right hook, they get you in the face. Hm, I’m not quite sure that’s how it’s supposed to work. Small was sorry, … Continue reading →