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are you a compulsive hobbyist?

My brother and I are both self-confessed Compulsive Hobbyists.   Him probably even more than me.  We find some new activity – however random – and obsess until we have read every book/article/google-search.  It’s fun, time-consuming and drives both our partners … Continue reading

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Competition: Angel’s Face tutu pettiskirt

Ever since our backstage pass at the Royal Ballet, Mini and I have been all-things-tutu. Reminiscing and scribbling, describing and impersonating all week long, those ridiculously girlie skirts made out of pure netting… and so you can only begin to … Continue reading

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mini ballerinas backstage at The Royal Ballet

A few months ago, we struck a deal with three ballerinas.  If they worked hard for their Grade 2 ballet exam,  we would treat them to a trip to the ballet.  We purposely didn’t specify which ballet or where. And … Continue reading

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Melody’s art classes

During half term my Smalls and their besties were invited to review an art class.   You might remember I wrote about the ridiculous amount of work Mini was set for that week ‘off’  – well, I had a feeling that … Continue reading

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