Should younger teenagers get the vote?

What messages have your family given you about voting?

As I watch BBC's Question Time tonight, I rejoice in an audience packed with young people. These days that's a great sight to see - many young people taking part in the country's top political discussion programme. Politics frankly is such a … [Read more...]

Three poor excuses for not taking part in difficult interviews.

Today I want to talk about some of the things journalists are asked to when they approach organisations for an interview - particularly when that interview might be difficult. This might be a business which is facing some kind of legal action, … [Read more...]

Now I really have got a little Klout! – Have you?

What's your number?

Today I have done a little dance around the room because my Klout score has gone up to 65 - the highest it's ever been. This may seem like a small victory but it's taken me four years to get to 60 and a week to jump five points - so I believe … [Read more...]

What kind of personality are you? Compliant? Steady?

Have you ever had your personality profile done? I've had it done twice now. The first time it was interesting, fascinating but not that revealing. The second time, through I Am Woman, it made so much sense and I can honestly say its had an … [Read more...]

Review of Channel 4′s DDay live programme – wow!

I don't know if any of you watched the amazing programmes on Channel 4 over the last couple of days about D Day. When hubby said he wanted to watch it, I visibly groaned. How dull. How wrong was I. Using the lovely Peter Snow, they did a … [Read more...]

You know that hidden antique? It’s time to Flog It!

Paul doing his 'thing' in front of camera

Today's blog is somewhat different from many as I'm going to appeal to anyone living in Wiltshire, Bath, Somerset or round about to come along and meet me, in person, at Longleat on Thursday July 18! Well I'm exaggerating a little - I don't really … [Read more...]

Gay marriage is one step closer – good or bad?

Tell me, which one is gay? Does it matter?

Today I find myself blogging about something which can divide opinion - it's not an issue I struggle with myself. Gay marriage is one step closer. Thank goodness.  I must admit that when it reached the House of Lords, I didn't imagine that the … [Read more...]

Domestic violence happens to someone else, doesn’t it?

peacock tail fanned

It's Monday and, as some of you will know, yesterday I blogged about gardening. Such a mundane subject when, on the same day,  I read a blog from a friend talking about being a victim of domestic violence. Gardening seems such a trite thing to … [Read more...]

Reviewing a Sunday spent in the garden

Flower

Gardening - a term which fills me with dread. I've always hated gardening and everything that goes with it. Don't get me wrong, I don't dislike gardens, I appreciate the effort which goes into a garden but I just don't want to bother with all of … [Read more...]

Online food shopping – first time for everything in Swindon

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I've been challenged to write a blog a day for the month of June by the business club I Am Woman - as I'm an enthusiastic member.   . As a huge advocate of blogging, I do try to write a new blog at least twice a month but sometimes life … [Read more...]