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Necessity is the mother of all invention. I spent a lot of time finding a gym membership for my son. He really wanted to start going to the gym, but it was hard finding somewhere that he could get to, that had under 16 year unaccompanied option. I found one that had a once a […]

I can’t say that I have a favourite emoji, but the one I use the most is: That’s probably because I use WhatsApp a lot, and it’s a quick way to send an affirmative response – yes – I understand – I agree – I will. It’s also part of a few emojis that can

The best conversation topics can be based loosely around subjects that challenge our views of the world. In other words, if you know the answer, you have not understood the question. A good discussion is like a journey into the unknown. You start with a vague idea about where you are going, but have no

I could have studied harder but I might have lost my friends. I could have gone to University but I might have failed. I could have left my home town but I might have been lonely. I could have climbed that mountain but I might have fallen. I could have been in love, but been

I quit my job and sign up for a round the world yacht race. I had a pretty good job, but I was stuck in a rut, in a city I didn’t want to be in. Life wasn’t what or where I wanted it to be! Most of my spare cash went into sailing adventures,

Write about a time when you didn’t take action but wish you had. What would you do differently? Did you ever watch a film called the butterfly effect? If you are happy now, try not to regret mistakes of the past. You cannot change them. Who knows how differently life would have turned out if

What are 5 everyday things that bring you happiness? 1) Taking enjoyment out of walking the dog in the Chiltern area of outstanding natural beauty- on my doorstep. 2) Learning something new -perhaps some Spanish or improving a skill. 3) Finding a few minutes to help someone – in a work setting or one of

What is one word that describes you? Brother (friend). As in the song by the Hollies. Although I’m not always the one who’s carrying. Sometimes we need to be the one who is being carried, but life is always better travelling with a friend, because the road is long.

What was the best compliment you’ve received? So I’ve been thinking about this all day. I came to the conclusion that we neither give nor receive compliments often enough. I try to be grateful and happy with what I’ve achieved so probably don’t pay enough attention to compliments I receive. My philosophy is don’t expect