You know those maps that show you how many crimes have been committed on your street? Well there’s probably a ruddy big dot on the precise location of our house on the one of our road, thanks to a stealthy criminal who has been purloining our possessions on a daily basis. Yes, we have a one-cat crimewave living …
It struck me the other day that I’ve posted a couple of pictures of the newest addition to our family on here but haven’t written about her yet. Very remiss of me, especially as I think she’s going to inspire a number of posts with the shenanigans she gets up to. Meet our new kitten, She-Ra! She’s been …
Today is a strange day indeed. It’s my last day as an employee of Cats Protection. I started in early 2007 as Copywriter and am leaving five and a half years later having made the move to Digital Communications Officer; a result of being in the right place at the right time. The last few …
As I’m lucky enough to be going to BritMums Live on Friday, it struck me that I really ought to write a post about it. So, erm, here is said post. This will be my first such conference and I’m really looking forward to it. There’s an amazing lineup of keynote speakers and workshops in …
With all the crap there is in the world, it can be all too easy to get a bit gloomy now and then. I’m no exception and can actually give Morrissey a run for his money when I’m feeling sorry for myself. This is why I think it’s so important to embrace the good times. I’m …
I’ve been a journalist for seven years now. I got into it for the same reason as most others do; writing is something I’ve always enjoyed doing and I’m a little bit nosey too. Back when I earned my qualification, I had what I now think of as the slightly gauche notion that I would …