Think of a fireman…. now a fighter jet pilot… now a surgeon – now see them meet some kids.

I’m not sure what the going rate is for a babysitter or nanny is, but I’ve never offered less money if the kids were sleeping – have you?

Being the recipient, the reveller, the absorber and reactor to an artist’s work is hard work sometimes, and being “sensitive” or “fragile” isn’t why – but it does show the importance of art.

Bad, honest advice on how to write as a young mom” from Jennifer Quist is frankly wonderful.

Sometimes a break from the usual is what’s needed, especially on a Monday. May I interest you in a game of Duck, Duck, Goose, or just some bright duck watching?

BEACH – the final frontier… Ok, so maybe not, but if you’re a Trekkie, you may appreciate these swimming options to beam your summer up (not sure I’d go the redshirt option though…) Engage!

Out of interest, what’s one of the weirdest jobs have you ever had? I was a party-clown… for one party. Lesson learned. (My soccer shin-pads were the best inadvertently brilliant costume choices EVER!)


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