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New Years’ Resolutions
Eleven days into January and Mrs OBEM’s attempts to stay ‘dry’ for the month are going well. I haven’t even bothered, January is miserable enough. But her stoicism has got me t... Read MoreChristmas Traditions
A conversation with a colleague yesterday reminded me how important traditions are at Christmas. Most families have their own traditions – how the house is decorated, the putting up of the tree ... Read MoreAnnual Retreat
It is rare that we leave the children overnight. But for the last few years, we have done precisely that around November time. That it coincides with Mrs OBEM’s birthday lightens the present-buy... Read MoreThe meaning of excess
Live TV It is Strictly season in our house at the moment. Mrs OBEM loves it, she always has done. Our daughter loves it too. Watching her watch Strictly is entertainment in itself. She is mesmerised b... Read MoreTutting, eye-rolling, moaning
What is it that sets adults apart form children? It strikes me that having an awareness and appreciation about the wider world is a big differentiating factor. It’s for this reason that means ... Read More48 hours in Valencia
Twenty years since our one and only holiday, I packed my bags to join four friends from school for a two night break in Valencia. The Trip Following a thoroughly enjoyable trip to Bilbao with some of ... Read MoreMeat School
Last week I cashed in a birthday present given to me by my brother and sister in law. Gifts from them have always been good and generally food-related. This one was no exception and definitely worth a... Read MoreEnd Product
A trip away Two weeks ago, I took a trip to Edgbaston to watch the first day of the test match between England and the West Indies. It was the first day-night test match to be played in this country w... Read MoreFlippin’ Eggs
Having a daughter with severe allergies to certain types of food has presented an additional challenge to parenthood. In annual testing, her reactions to peanuts and eggs are off the scale and when it... Read More- 2 of 3
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