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Jet lag: THE passion killer of all time
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On being the daughter of a jealous mother…
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Confessions of a horse lover: are ewe raving mad?
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Confessions of a horse lover: Porsche vs pony power
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So long, Amy Winehouse – another tragic member of the “Forever 27 Club”
What a short, tragic life Amy Winehouse lived – such incredible talent and musical ability now lost to us forever. At this point no-one knows how … [Read more...]
Confessions of a horse lover: et tu, Hombré
“Oh you little *********,” I shouted as the stallion’s jaws snapped shut around my shoulder blade for the umpteenth time that evening – each … [Read more...]
Confessions of a horse lover: never mock a Moké
In the good old days when I weighed a mere 8 stone (112 lbs, 51 kilograms) I could ride smallish ponies without collapsing their lungs or creating … [Read more...]
Happy Independence Day USA (and 10 things we need to talk about)
Ever since that unfortunate incident with the tea taxes resulting in very large and stormy brew-up in Boston harbour back in 1773, the UK has had a … [Read more...]
Happy Canada Day from the UK! (And why we should be celebrating maple syrup)
Canada Day, erstwhile known as Dominion Day, is celebrated in (where else) Canada today – i.e. July 1st. In the words of Wikipedia… Canada Day … [Read more...]
Royal visit to Canada: some handy tips for Kate and Will
With our newest royal couple heading for my homeland on June 30th I thought they might appreciate some personal tips from a UK-based Canookie, to make … [Read more...]
Why paper is here to stay (for a few more years at least)!
Sponsored Post with a fab opportunity to win one of 24 Ipad 2 - win with Antalis No matter how fancy a computer screen might be, … [Read more...]
Doing business while playing golf: passé, or par for the course?
With US President Barack Obama teaming up with their (Republican) House Speaker John Boehmer for a round of golf recently during which they will have … [Read more...]
Cancer: death sentence or wake-up call?
Is cancer beginning to make the transition between fatal disease, and the chronic, long-term variety? Here writer, author, cancer patient and cancer … [Read more...]
Are you a slut – or a nut?
When a Canadian police officer recently told young women to protect themselves from sexual abuse by not dressing like sluts, feminists everywhere … [Read more...]
Why you should never ignore a chest pain
An occasional chest pain is often put down to muscle strain or indigestion, and many people are afraid to “bother” their doctor with what they … [Read more...]
June is osteoporosis month: a cause for celebration?
Osteoporosis probably won’t kill you, but if left unchecked it can make your later life hell. In this article author Suze St Maur (an osteoporosis … [Read more...]
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