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loving libra

It takes guts to make a career change aged 30.  You have to have a certain amount of self belief as there is a distinct chance you won’t plain sail and then, quite frankly, that could be embarrassing. Julia Burness … Continue reading

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the other victoria and david

It’s become an iconic TV moment : Scott and Charlene getting married in Neighbours in 1987. The music, the dress, the misty special-effects of a great (if cheesy) scene that captured our hearts. And then, of course, the romance for … Continue reading

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a piano high

After almost 30 years of piano abstinence, I now sit through Mini-Me’s lessons and, for this reason alone, I have been re-bitten by the bug.  Clearly, my output is not at all audience-worthy but, in comparison with looming copy deadlines, … Continue reading

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battle of the blondes

I should be clear that my visit to Chisou (with my very own blonde) occurred on the day after Mr AA Gill’s less-than positive review of the restaurant had appeared in Sunday Times Style. Seeing as Chisou’s sister restaurant in … Continue reading

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