Category: ACCOUNTSTHATCOUNT

The coat

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featuring WRAP UP LONDON

I arrived in Britain in the summer, fifteen years ago.

I had with me one photo album, one diary, pens, a couple of books, a Walkman (do you remember those?), my university diploma and a very small wardrobe of mainly tops and bottoms. The only pair of shoes I had thought of taking was on me and it lasted a whole year. I still retain wonderful memories – my best ever shoes!

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On Grete and her half of the story

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featuring #HALFTHESTORY

I can’t take it off. I have tried and I’ve tried, but it’s too late now, it is stuck to my face and there’s nothing I can do about it.

It’s not gilded, it does not shine, nor sparkle, nor wow. It is not colourful; although it does have a beige tinge which I quite like.

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#ACCOUNTS THAT COUNT

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NOMINATIONS NOW OPEN!

You have heard me more than once speak about how important it is to spread a positive message and to read inspiring, rather than anxiety-inducing writing.

Time to put my money where my heart is, well, more like, my writing where my heart is. So here it is. Continue reading “#ACCOUNTS THAT COUNT” →