Posted on Jun 17, 2010 under General |
This is the third time I’ve swum in the past two weeks, following a gap of about two years. I can almost hear my swimming teacher’s voice – “Knees up together, kick out and round,”as I try to synchronize my legs.
The first few lengths are fairly easy then we enter the torture zone. I’m out of breath and uncoordinated, I see that the bottom of the pool is far from clean and don’t want to think about what wounds Read the rest of this entry »
Posted on May 25, 2010 under General |
At the following link you’ll find the Enigindesign blog, and a post which asks the question (or talks about another blog which asked the question) “why is design important?”
To answer this question (and I can almost assure you this here post will probably be the last one which attempts to ask that question again), next time you walk around the supermarket, have a look at what’s on the shelves and where everything is placed. Pay attention to Read the rest of this entry »
Posted on May 17, 2010 under General |
If you are thinking about getting married, there are so many things that you need to prepare yourself for. Money is one of them. It may not sound romantic, but couples need to have a serious talk about the state of their finances, before they walk down the aisle. This is something that is commonly over looked by many. But you can save yourself and your future spouse a lot of heartache by discussing your financial situations at the beginning of your marital journey. It will be necessary to share with your fiancé information about any outstanding debts that you may have, your philosophies about money, your financial goals and your views on spending. This is very important since conflicts about money are one of the main reasons couples get divorced.
Consider consulting a financial advisor and drafting up a pre-nuptial agreement. This legal document isn’t just for the wealthy and famous. They can help anyone who has money that they don’t want to lose during a nasty divorce. Many people don’t even consider this option since divorce isn’t exactly on a person’s mind when they are planning a wedding. A pre-nuptial agreement may not be for everyone. But there are situations where it can be practical. An example of this may be the person who is an heir to a large fortune, or someone who is a business owner. In these instances, it would be wise to put in writing how those assets would be handled if a divorce should take place. A pre-nuptial agreement can also protect children from losing their inheritance if one of their parents is getting married for the second time.
Don’t let the expense of your wedding get out of hand. The typical American wedding can cost more that $20,000. Some couples can easily afford this. Others cannot. Expensive weddings can cause a couple to begin their married life deeply in debt. This can put a major strain on a relationship. The first year of marriage can be challenging enough as couples adjust to their new life together. A new debt from a lavish wedding can only add to the burden. A wedding can be memorable without being expensive. The amount you spend on your wedding should comfortably fit into your budget.
Before you get married, it’s also a good idea to determine how you will mix your finances. Talk about what types of accounts you will have. Decide if you will have separate savings accounts and credit cards, or if you will do this jointly. Try not to have arguments about money. Respect your spouse’s views about finances and he or she will likely do the same for you.
Posted on Apr 30, 2010 under General |
If you have a favorite celebrity chances are there is gossip about them. There are newspapers, magazines, and websites devoted to celebrity gossip. With the technology age you do not even have to wait to the next day to get your update. There are places online that update with new content every five minutes. Can you believe there is a rumor or a scandal about a celebrity every five minutes? I mean, people really care who is dating who and Read the rest of this entry »
Posted on Apr 29, 2010 under General |
Fruit & Veg. We all know we should have five a day and it’s all very important to our health and our lives and all that, but who really bothers? I mean really, do you? Do you actually have five separate fruit and veg things a day. OK, You over there might be nodding all smugly, and You in the corner by the window might be gloating like crazy too (sorry, I can’t include everyone, so apologies), but it’s a Read the rest of this entry »
Posted on Apr 10, 2010 under General |
Do you know all about that odd thing people sometimes mention called HTML? When seated in front of a computer does your mind boggle with wonder–Ooh, how much memory does it have–and Oooh, how fast does this puppy process information?! Ooooh…I must sell all my high-heeled shoes and purchase the latest computer gadgetry!
No, I don’t either, and my mind certainly doesn’t work in that way. You’re not alone there. I’m just a simple girl who loves shopping Read the rest of this entry »
Posted on Mar 26, 2010 under General |
Parenting a teen is one of the toughest jobs around. You are juggling trying to be the mom, a friend and a protector of your teen. Parenting a teen requires you to be the leader and although you want to be their friend, it is much more important that you are the person they can trust to make the right decisions for them. This can be difficult as many times the teenager is very challenging to handle. Below are some Read the rest of this entry »
Posted on Mar 22, 2010 under General |
The UK is special: whereas, in other countries which get much more rain, people manage to go about their daily lives without too much harm coming to everyone around them, we in the UK like to get the good old-fashioned lethal weapon known as the cheap and nasty umbrella out as soon as it starts to drizzle just a bit. Pathetic! Notice that word: drizzle? That’s an English word too, of course. It depicts the kind of rain that Read the rest of this entry »
Posted on Mar 18, 2010 under General |
As a people we are all different–Just, as my mother used to say when I was a boy struggling with the impossibilities of numeracy, English, Politics, Engineering, Sport and Economics, some of us are more different than others: special, in fact. In time I grew to understand what she meant, and a brand-new world of possibilities opened up (most of them bad). At first (for the first eighteen years of my life) it was a problem which surfaced daily, Read the rest of this entry »
Posted on Mar 09, 2010 under General |
Henry Moore has always been one of my favourite artists so I was excited to learn that an exhibition of his work was coming to Tate Henry Moore is of course best known for his sculptures, but he was also Official War Read the rest of this entry »
