by janet | Mar 21, 2013 | Uncategorized
Yesterday was UN International Happiness day. Some might wonder why such an organisation is spending money on promoting a day of happiness when there is conflict all over the world and victims in need of financial aid. Perhaps the very fact that they are, gives some...
by janet | Mar 8, 2013 | Uncategorized
I used to write for a national slimming magazine. One January they asked me to reply to a reader’s letter who stated “I gained 7lbs over Christmas because I lost my willpower” My reply went something like this: Will power is not a “thing” therefore (unlike car keys)...
by janet | Mar 1, 2013 | Uncategorized
Have you ever done something that at the time seemed absolutely the right thing to do, you were certain it was a good decision, and then later when things didn’t quite work out as expected thought “what on earth was I thinking?” It seemed so obvious after the event...
by janet | Feb 23, 2013 | Uncategorized
This week there was a call from the Academy Of Medical Royal Colleges to ban fizzy drinks to help prevent obesity. Is it just me or does this smack of desperation? I am reminded of the pointlessness of putting an Elastoplast on a horrific injury. It’s not that...
by janet | Feb 16, 2013 | Uncategorized
This week we heard that many women buy large handbags in order to cover up their extra bulges! Goodness me first it was leggings, elasticated waists, Spanx and baggy jumpers, what next – giant umbrellas? lets just all pull on balaclavas so that the lumps on view...