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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…
Another small win for Duffy….
Another small win for me happened last week. I have been asked to write regular blog posts for a great little start up agency called The Creative Foundry. I have added a link to their website in my blogroll. With regular work beginning to build so is my confidence as…
The blog that broke the camels back…
Last week I began to feel under pressure, real pressure. Stress levels were high. I have a 9-5 job which is actually working out to be a 7am to 9pm gig at the moment. On top of that I had 15 freelance work projects to get through let alone work…