Finished the morning round and not a single question on Ed Balls Day. Why do they hate our country and its traditions?

Finally they’re getting round to re-carpeting our road.

I was gonna say don't try this at home, but I doubt you'll be tempted.

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It's hard to describe the precise extent of my inability to play the piano, but it's significant.
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I tried to find my playful side. It certainly wasn't where I left it.
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The curtain finally falls on the saga of my effing boiler.

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Truly lovely piece to edit - I don't know another writer that could make me laugh out loud about their having a heart attack, and be weepy the next.

The Pillsbury Doughboy's name is Poppin' Fresh. Pillsbury Doughboy is the office he holds.

It was the warmest February on record, except in my kitchen.
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By the way, if you wanna make pasta cheech, I highly recommend this video...

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There was such a thing as a free lunch, but no one came. theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2…

For a long time I went to bed early. A week, actually.
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Definitely DON'T 'set aside childish things' - if you're an empty-nester, it's time to embrace your freedom.

I spoke to Tim Dowling last week about 'How to Keep the Love Alive When Your Kids Have Left Home'.

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Any 20somethings out there who routinely go to bed early - like, 9:00PM early - and wouldn't mind talking to me about it for an article? DMs open.

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