Monthly Archives: December 2007

A week ago I attempted to create a petition on the new petitions site. It was rejected for having party political wording in it. I reworded it, and today I’ve been told it’s been rejected as it overlaps with another … Continue reading →

(and to you too, Alison)

that I was logging off to try to pretend to have a life. I’m not sure staring at a not updating scrabulous screen qualifies. Hey, I’m socialising, right? I’m having a game (and conversation) with my ex boss, that I … Continue reading →

In a flash – excellent. March 1949 to 1989

I delayed myself further by pulling off the road into a layby to try to win some phone in competition on the radio. Pointless I know, but you don’t try, you definitely don’t win. Could have done with a win … Continue reading →

“A sperm donor who helped a lesbian couple have two children is now being forced to pay thousands of pounds for their upbringing, he said.” Torygraph I must admit I don’t understand this at all. While I can see that … Continue reading →

“Some of the words of the national anthem are not “inclusive” and might need replacing, the ex-minister leading a citizenship review for Gordon Brown has suggested.” What nonsense. I can’t see the problem. What’s wrong with fine sentiments like: “Lord, … Continue reading →

Not a paper I often read, but a good take on the NHS from the People. Black Days

The phone just rang. It’s quarter past 5 on a sunday evening, remember. Tim handed it over, “it’s someone from sky.” So the guy muttered at me down the phone about the call being recorded and all that, and then: … Continue reading →

is there any other kind? For reasons known only to herself, Big ignored the ringing phone this morning, but I rang Kirsty back and arranged for her to come round anyway. Then I got myself organised and went off to … Continue reading →

I find M’hell more and more depressing. Friday afternoon, last one in November and it was absolutely heaving. I’m reasonably sure it wasn’t that busy even 5 years ago – mother and I used to go regularly on a Friday … Continue reading →