Have you ever heard the old joke: How do you make the dishwasher cleaner? You make them take a shower or bath! BOOM BOOM. Seriously though, we're not real great at keeping on top of the dishes in our house. As long as *I* am the one doing it, the kitchen tends to … [Read more...] about Dishing up the Dirt
Our Top 10 Marriage Tips
PEOPLE often comment that my husbear and I are that extremely rare breed: a couple that is happily married, even after nearly 35 years (I know, we don't look old enough LOL). They look at us in wonder and shake their heads in disbelief. Sometimes I think we belong in a … [Read more...] about Our Top 10 Marriage Tips
Sick Leave for Medical Appointments?
June 2024 - I've resurrected this article from the blog archives, as now I find myself in a very different position - today I employ three staff, so am on the "other side" of all things HR! It's a bit of a minefield being a small business owner with a team (though the upside … [Read more...] about Sick Leave for Medical Appointments?
5 Things I Didn’t Know About London
Our daughter is currently overseas and was in London just last week ... which got me thinking about our trip there all the way back in 2015. I really wasn't expecting too many surprises or any culture shock when we visited England. I mean, at least we all speak English, … [Read more...] about 5 Things I Didn’t Know About London
Women Can Be Violent Too
When it comes to family and domestic violence, we usually think of women or children being the victims. You only have to look at the heart breaking case of Hannah Clarke and her children, murdered by the man that should have loved and protected them. However today I want … [Read more...] about Women Can Be Violent Too
