A work colleague is going to New York next week. I told her to go to Katz's Deli. And she's bringing me back Jolly Ranchers! I am very excited, I love Jolly Ranchers ( Read more... )

Hey look! A post that has nothing to do with the election!

I recently had a chat with someone about British Sign Language, something I feel very passionate about, and I thought it might interest other people too. A friend is doing a linguistics course and they’ve been covering sign language versus oralism. She said that she’s of the opinion that ( Read more... )

Marianne had her pictures taken at nursery. I haven't yet decided whether I'm going to order any, but here are the best ones:


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My cousin remains insane. I haven't said a thing to her since "This is not your drama, I won't indulge you" and she is STILL posting stuff on on FB.

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Here is my DRAMATIC story of WOE. If you want the short version, skip to the end where I have summed it up ( Read more... )

Just an update - we decided not to leave and go to my mum's. M is safely tucked up in bed and there are no signs of trouble so far, although there are more sirens than normal ( Read more... )

Really feel like I should have got out of Dodge today. I naively assumed that they wouldn't hit where I live twice but it's a weird atmosphere out there, no police because they're all in the broadway, and I think we might have more trouble. I live right on the high street, there were burned out cars, smashed windows and looted shops all around our ( Read more... )

While Marianne and I are out and about, I always have a stash of rice cakes and these carrot stick things. She loves them both and they're useful for keeping her amused while I pay the cashier (or whatever). Trouble is, the lovely organic carrot sticks look just like Wotsits (cheesypuffs). I'm always worried people think I'm feeding my child ( Read more... )

Hey. So I've posted here once in the last 9 months since my daughter was born. But yesterday, I was talking to KatieKilldare (I've forgotten the html tag to link to a user?) and realised I missed you guys and this place. So here I am again ( Read more... )

Hmmm. What are these green sticks?


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