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how much does sorry mean?

sorry seems like such an empty word, I feel perhaps we should banish it from the english language.  there are a million other ways of saying and showing that you feel awful for any wrong you have done.  a great … Continue reading

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bargaining power

Should we negotiate and bargain to get what we really want?  Clearly a house purchase, a new salary/job and an antique clock would expect some negotiation.  But should we also bargain with our loved ones over which film we watch, … Continue reading

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childhood versus ambition

a debate I often encounter, probably based around the postcode I live in.  shouldn’t a child be encouraged to work hard whilst ensuring that enjoyment and the sense of achievement are present?  I find overambitious parents a worrying breed.  surely they can see the damage … Continue reading

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jeans and genes

I found it amusing when the Daily Mail photographer turned up to snap me for Thursday paper (where i tell all not bare all!) for the BRCA gene story.  I was wearing my paige skinnies with a diane von f white … Continue reading

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