15/01/2022

Such a cold cold morning in the freezing fog. My Saturdays and Sundays always begin at the dog field it’s such a great way to kick off the day. Today was one of the rare occasions when I didn’t enjoy it purely because of it being absolutely freeing and I just could get warm. I

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14/01/2022

It’s always a good day when new music arrives, especially when it involves my favourite band, The Alarm. This new track came out as a free CD for purchases on the band’s website over a certain value, and also as a white 7″ vinyl for people who bought tickets for their annual Gathering event in

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13/01/2022

Today was a really good day. The first Gift-A-Bears were sent on their way to their new homes. They look so good, and there is always a story behind each gift, which I will hopefully be able to share with you over the coming days and weeks. The choice of the charity to benefit from

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12/01/2022

Aside from taking the massive first step a few months ago and admitting that I had mental issues in the form of depression and anxiety, the first challenge I faced was whether or not to take anti-depressants. This wasn’t an easy decision and I’ll admit I had thoughts of meaning me being a failure, especially

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11/01/2022

Mild! It might have been grey and dreary this morning, but for me and working in my unit this is how I like it. It meant a non thermals day for me which I will take quite happily every time, especially as seeing from the forecast it will probably be the only day this week

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10/01/2022

One of the most relevant lyrics that I have written for my music is It’s a brand new year that comes from, On The Way Back, a song I wrote last year. At the time I wasn’t aware of just how much that song would apply and mean to me in 2022. I am carrying

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09/01/2022

It’s been a quiet Sunday. It had the perfect start at the dog field first thing. On the cold side, but amazing sunshine. It’s interesting because at work I prefer the weather to be wet and mild, probably because the unit is colder on sunny crispy days. Weekends just give me some sunshine! Once again

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08/01/2022

Today from nowhere really I suddenly got to thinking about perhaps doing another cancer fundraising book. It’s been three years since my previous book The Record was published, and I have not really had any thoughts about doing another one. The last one had taken me the best part of three years to put together

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07/01/2022

Making phone calls has always been something I have not enjoyed doing especially to people I don’t know. Not the best thing when you are running a business! This morning I had two non-work calls to make and my new tactic is not overthinking too much and knowing that I will feel calmer once I’d

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06/01/2022

-4 degrees when I got to work this morning, so it will no doubt end up being one of the coldest mornings of the year, especially down here in Thames Valley / Chilterns where I live and work. I dread to think what the actual temperature inside my work unit was today, as it is

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