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Sunday, January 17, 2010

Motivation...

Philosophising apart, what is it that stops me being motivated when I have a deadline looming? I need to complete my write up of the first part of an introduction by the end of the month. I was going to leave it in her mailbox but it might not be ready by Thursday when I fly home again. Confusing... Sign in to see full entry.

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Friday, January 8, 2010

Change gear

Again... off to Australia today, having decided to bring my flight forward by a few days because of the weather. In a little while I'll need to make the decision whether to walk to the surgery for a blood test or to risk the car on the icy side road I live in, just a few moments from mostly clear... Sign in to see full entry.

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Thursday, December 31, 2009

Philosophies for the next decade...? What are yours..?

HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL IN BLOGITLAND!!!! - and my heartfelt thanks to everyone who has taken the trouble to read and comment during the year... Many of you know the ups and downs of the past year or two, and I am not the only one to have had them. What I wish for us all, in 2010 and the next decade,... Sign in to see full entry.

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Sunday, November 29, 2009

And

so it goes.. Along with the loss of the marriage comes the loss of status in the financial world. About a year ago I was given a credit card, for emergencies, that has a fairly low limit. It was nice of the bank, considering that my sole income at the time was my blogit earnings..! - plus the little... Sign in to see full entry.

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Friday, November 27, 2009

Practicing patience

My mother is up in arms. The reason is, of course, the lack of urgency my ex-husband displays with regard to making our financial arrangements final. I am due a substantial settlement; it has, as we know, been sent over to his brother. I am supposed to receive substantial amounts in the next few... Sign in to see full entry.

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Tuesday, November 24, 2009

How to Poach an Egg Perfectly

Not that I've tried this yet... Looking at my good friend johnmacnab's Dunesifter blog yesterday I came across his reported review of the perfect boiled egg: http://www.blogit.com/Blogs/Blog.aspx/johnmcnab5912/632019 Today, I went in search of the perfect poached egg, because I can't seem to get... Sign in to see full entry.

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Monday, November 23, 2009

But will it make any difference?

For those of you following this convoluted story.. nothing appearing in my account today again.. I mentioned to my young friend and lodger this morning, wryly, that there is still no money in my bank. She expressed polite concern - "Really?"... bustling about the kitchen, she told me I should email... Sign in to see full entry.

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Sunday, November 22, 2009

Patience is a virtue

... and if that's a good enough one, maybe I'll go to heaven. I don't know what gets me out of bed if it isn't faith that "this too shall pass." I will not give up, will not let my ex's games get to me. I've written more about this in my other blog*, and for now I want to celebrate my wonderful... Sign in to see full entry.

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Sunday, November 15, 2009

Dating is confusing

and I don't know how the rules work. If there are any. Yesterday, I was looking forward to a nice show, at a cathedral town. The show was great, and since the lateness of the finish dictated staying overnight, I joined my companion (an old and trusted friend) for a leisurely breakfast at a nice B&B... Sign in to see full entry.

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Wednesday, November 4, 2009

Coming to shore?

The roof is leaking, again, at the other end of the house from last year, and quite badly this time. The small front bedroom that used to be my daughter's, which I so painstakingly painted last spring, is stained quite badly and will need doing again. It's got to be one of my priorities, as soon as... Sign in to see full entry.

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About this Blog

I started this blog in 2006, round about the time my 28-year marriage was unravelling. It was difficult for all concerned, even for my ex who handled the situation about as badly as it’s possible to do. The damage is still emerging, when I least expect it. The children are adults and both now live with their father in Australia. After the divorce, the future initially looked bright. It still does, although there are a number of complications. I have a new relationship to nurture, sometimes thrown into confusion through my daughter’s negativity when she visits. I’m a member of the church choir, which is really important to me. I think I’m happy, apart from those moments of conflict and opposition that we can all do without. Time will tell. To quote William Shakespeare: O time, thou must untangle this, not I. It is too hard a knot for me t'untie

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