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An exquisite piece of writing…
This example of perfect writing was posted on twitter by Russell Brand in memory of Amy Winehouse. Love him or hate him, it's a great piece of work. 'When you love someone who suffers from the disease of addiction you await the phone call. There will be a phone call.…
Awkward Pet Family Photos…
Regular readers will know my love for awkward family photos. There is now a new website, equally awkard and just as funny. Here is my personal favourite. Check out the rest at
iPhone autocorrect why do you mock me???
Finally after many years of having a clunky mobile that looked like a 1980's Atari I got myself the new white iPhone. Yes, now I no longer have mobile phone shame and can text, tweet, bump and shazam to my hearts content. But, being a Duff means I carry a curse.…
To all the hippies at heart..
It's my duty to support all things "Duff" and this cool outfit are performing at Glastonbury this weekend. So if you're a true hippy or just one for the duration of the glorious Glastonbury festival I wish you a weekend of no rain, great live music in the sun, laughter…
Where have all the books gone?
Whilst researching some online ads for a client today I came across this ad. Its for a Brazilian magazine called Veja. Pretty poignant ad, delicately done to promote their I-Pad friendly magazine. It also highlights how using technology is second nature to children these days, it actually made me feel…
Ever feel like just a number?
Just recently I’ve experienced two kinds of customer service. One of which made me feel valued and the well I may has well not have existed. I bought two very different gifts but spent about the same online and had issues with both orders, which is out of the ordinary…
Why I love the Dalai Lama
When the Dalai Lama was asked in an iterview to bless an AFL team to win the grand final he responded; "Of course you can have my blessing, but my blessing comes with no guarantees"
Brothers and sisters…..
To the outside world we all grow old. But not to brothers and sisters. We know each other as we always were. We know each other's hearts. We share private family jokes. We remember family feuds and secrets, family griefs and joys. We live outside the touch of time. ~Clara…
Where’s my book deal?
While I struggle tirelessly night after night writing, getting contacts and putting the finishing touches on my own book "reality" celebrities are get million dollar book signings. This infuriates me, the rage builds up under my skin and I stomp about thinking it's all terribly unfair. But one thing infuriates me…
Things I have learnt this week…….
That being overworked and underpaid has to stop and the only person that can do that is me. That I hate the sinking feeling that lingers in the pit of your stomach when you realise you really don't know what you have until its gone. That God wasnt ready to…