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Whistlejacket-Stubbs at the National Gallery
On a warm spring day last year, me and my friend were walking around the National Gallery. On the rare occasions when thisΒ happens, I find it to be very relaxing and gratifying…
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Learning the Lingo
As I’ve mentioned in recent posts, I’ve been learning to speak French at an adult learning centre since September. The course is interesting and I’ve learnt a great deal. I’ve also been using…
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WordPress Themes and Widgets
I’m writing this post in response to a few comments I’ve received recently about the theme design for my blog. There is someone behind the really technical stuff of Pipstips, but I do…
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Why having big bazookas is not what its cracked up to be!
I was shopping in town the other day and looking at the lacy offerings in the underwear departments of well-known stores. There are some really pretty bras and bralettes out at the moment,…
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Starting to Paint
When I had the idea in my head to start painting again, I didn’t really know where to begin when it came to buying the right materials. Whether it’s oils, acrylics or watercolours;…
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The Pros and Cons of Supply Work
I’ve been employed in the Education sector for about 11 years now. I was quite lucky to begin with because as I began my studies to change my career, my boys’ school offered…