What do paper clips, zebra crossings and French swear words all have in common? I have, in previous years, given them up for Lent. Yes Lent is that sacrificial period that I take slightly more seriously than Ramadan (seriously – how do you go without drinking water during the day??). And I continue in such […]
Monthly Archives: February 2015
The Detox Is Back
As I write this I have completed 10 days so far. Consecutive days – unlike one of my colleagues who attempted a January detox, that started on 4th and finished on 25th and only actually managed 6 individual days. I shall be doing a full 31 days – with the last day being Thursday 5th […]
There Are No Snowmen In Poland
I had never been to Poland before, nor to a ski resort (unless you count Burnley) so I jumped at the opportunity of a cheap weekend away – just £15 a night B&B and the return flights were £70. I didn’t know what to expect except alcohol, cold and snow. However my first taste of […]