well...well...well...we knew anyway
We are still in the midst of the Easter school
holidays and have really enjoyed the break. It will be a shock for all of us, when
we have to return to our school routine.
Whilst being off resting (HAHA!), I have been
re-decorating the house. Well, I've managed
to finish the kitchen and am about
to start on the dining room. It's the first time I've attempted ceiling
painting post Meniere's and I have to say, it was a complete and utter
nightmare…but…I DID IT. I even managed it without falling although I think I
wore more of the paint than was actually applied to the ceiling. Nevertheless,
I did it!
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| My kitchen wall art |
Last weekend, I actually had the chance to get
out and drop some leaflets for one of our local Labour candidates. It's been
over 30 years since I was last out there. THIRTY YEARS!!! I feel SO old. I was
nervous going out; I didn't know anyone and I do worry about drop attacks. I
almost bottled it until 'bonkers' Boris Johnson came on the television and
reminded me of all that is wrong with this country. I'm glad I went and it was
a lovely, sunny morning. I learned two things – firstly, I will never make a
postman, fighting with the letter boxes; secondly, I think it should be made
law that all UK households have a post box attached to the side of their houses
– they are much safer…and easier!
This weekend, Meniere's permitting, I am hoping
to join the demonstration in Leeds to save our NHS. I hope to see some of you
there.
Put your hands up if you were not surprised in
the least of David Cameron's tax haven dealings. I will say it – I TOLD YOU SO!
Dennis Skinner has always been a hero of mine, since I heard in speak during
the Miner's strike but he elevated himself to true legend this week with his
'Dodgy Dave' comments – he only said what we were all thinking! We love you
Dennis.
I don’t understand why some voters want to
justify Cameron's actions, particularly in light of the thousands that have
died due to austerity and benefit sanctions. Sending wealth overseas is morally
unjustifiable, unpatriotic and in Cameron's case, wholly and totally
hypocritical. By avoiding paying a lawful tax, you ARE breaking the law. It
also explains why capitalism is not working and why we are in the state we are
in. As I understand it, and no doubt I'll be corrected if I'm wrong, the theory
of capitalism is entrepreneurs set up business, make money which is trickled
down into the economy through wages and new re-investment. However, we are now
seeing capitalism as its worst – low wages, high profits and those profits
leaving the country and hidden away by greedy, selfish individuals. It explains
why there is no long term economic plan. No wonder Cameron and all his cronies
fear John McDonnell and Jeremy Corbyn – the truth is about to be revealed and
there is no place to hide. It's time for change and I can feel the political
richter scale quaking by seismic proportions. You have my support for change
and social justice! I can categorically say I find the who tax evasion/ avoidance
scam repulsive. Someone is bankrolling terrorism too – if these secret havens
exist, what chance do we have of any peace? I would much prefer everyone to
have the use of a fully functional NHS, the sick and disabled be looked after
and our children have an education system which gives them world leading
opportunities.
The soap box has gone away now…please don’t cheer
too loudly.
Beyond the Lies
The book is currently with the publisher's
review team. This can take two to three weeks. You'll be the first to know…after
me of course.
Beyond the Past
Would you like to review it for me?
Read the first three chapters FREE on my website
Available from:
Pegasus Publishers
Amazon UK
Kindle
Amazon US
Or you can order from your local bookshop.
The ISBN number is : 978-1-84386-789-0
Streetwise
And so the edit continues…well, actually it is
more of a re-write after my screenwriting course. The focus has changed…happy
days. I am looking forward to sharing this with you.
The Nanny
You may recall this started as a screenplay but
has now changed to a book. There was too much detail for it to be a screenplay.
The characters are really strong and I want to be able to share their strength.
I am living with these characters until the book is complete.
PhD – my next dream
Next week, in between finished the decorating
and writing, I'll be looking for PhD funding – I have everything in place but
the money! It always comes down to money. Unfortunately, I don't have an
offshore account to dip into but I'm not giving up on my next goal.
LFC
Liverpool play Borussia Dortmund tomorrow at
Anfield. This house is very excited and we would like to wish the club all the
luck in the world. If we score and win, I'm sure you will hear us in Liverpool
from Leeds. I'll apologise to our neighbours in advance. Did you know, Leeds is twinned with Dortmund but our love and loyalty will always be with Liverpool FC!
"You'll Never Walk Alone".
Lots of love
Lots of love
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