doing what works

More hope lost...

2009-10-05T13:42:47-00:00

I could say so much about this but nothing that hasn't already been said by others far more knowledgeable than I. What I want to say, though, is that another glimmer of hope I carried for the long-term redemption of the human race died today and, once more, I find myself wishing I were anything but human... Wolf News Around the World, September 2009

Freedom...?

2009-10-05T13:34:14-00:00

Why do people talk about 'freedom' as if it is a god given right; something politicians can bestow upon us; something we all deserve? It's time to stop this infantile drivel; stop chasing a self-gratifying illusion; stop passing the buck and grow some balls! Freedom is NOT a 'state of being' or a 'position in life' or a 'singular condition'. Freedom is the magical by product of TAKING RESPONSIBILITY FOR OUR ACTIONS!

Being a parent...

2009-10-05T13:25:33-00:00

Why do some people believe that having children makes them a parent? Being a parent is a high profile and incredibly demanding career choice that requires dedication, excellent people management skills, a profound understanding of those less experienced than yourself and the wisdom to know when to speak and when to keep your mouth shut! The hours are VERY long with few holidays and NO sick leave. [More]

The illusion of humanity...

2009-10-05T13:23:03-00:00

The most barbaric species on this planet festers behind a mask we arrogantly call humanity...

Decisions, decisions...

2009-10-05T13:21:53-00:00

Sometimes we make the right decision...and sometimes we make the decision right...

understanding...

2006-02-16T12:44:10-00:00

you can only truly understand someone if you care enough to get to know them...

don't

2006-02-04T02:36:46-00:00

Don't think that no ones loved you, because they've turned away. Don't feel they didn't care for you, because they couldn't stay. [More]

do anything but never 'do nothing'...

2006-01-27T17:01:25-00:00

Love is something so precious that, whilst it can change, it should never be allowed to die... [More]

Love

2006-01-27T00:37:26-00:00

You never feel the bitter cold Until the sun has gone For only then you realise How bright and warm it shone...

doing things right

2005-12-15T09:29:27-00:00

if you do things right, no-one will be sure you did anything at all...

fear V excitement

2005-10-25T11:22:56-00:00

The physical aspects of fear and excitement are identical - it is the choice of thought that determines their label... TK

a man and a woman...

2005-10-19T09:37:42-00:00

A man and a woman were involved in a car accident on a snowy, cold Monday morning. Both of their cars were totally demolished but, amazingly, neither of them were hurt. [More]

goodnight, Bonnie...

2005-08-24T21:03:31-00:00

Sleep peacefully, my little one...you will be forever in our hearts.

why...?

2005-08-02T05:52:34-00:00

An 18 year old A-level student with ambitions to become a lawyer, devout Christian, keen sportsman and church youth leader was subjected to a torrent of racial abuse before an axe was embedded in his skull in an unprovoked attack on Friday 29th July. Why? Telepgraph Article

stoic resilience...

2005-07-08T09:48:49-00:00

Prime Minister Tony Blair's address from Downing Street - 7th July 2005: [More]

beliefs...

2005-05-25T09:30:23-00:00

Some time ago, I was involved in a deep conversation with several people, the topic of which was 'beliefs'. During this conversation, it was suggested that, whilst there were possibly many levels of belief that people experienced, there was a level of beliefs that would remain unchanged throughout our lives. Considered absolutely non-negotiable, these were known as 'core beliefs'. [More]

spread the word...

2005-05-12T09:45:33-00:00

Insired by Miss Carmen This reminds me a little of the game 'consequences' - a simple exercise that can, more often than not, arouse the curiosity in those who stumble across it - and in turn, spread the written word a little further. Oh, yeah...keep that powerful wave rolling, baby! [More]

heart of a lioness

2005-05-04T08:05:25-00:00

wonderful true story that most have found incredible. NOTE - tissues required! Heart of a Lioness

integrity

2005-04-12T23:58:05-00:00

It's not about being right, it's about doing right.

common errors in english

2005-04-01T18:38:05-00:00

I came across this real treasure of s website today - can't believe I haven't found it before! If you ever have a question [or better still, a wager!] on which is the right spelling, word, phrase or term for something, this may well be where the brain-hammering ends! www.wsu.edu/~brians/errors/index.html

something has to change

2005-03-19T19:59:16-00:00

We cannot solve our problems with the same level of thinking that created them. - Albert Einstein

accountability

2005-03-19T19:58:23-00:00

Take what you want and then pay. - Aztec proverb

stop blaming the kids!

2005-03-19T19:43:43-00:00

When oh, when are we going to stop blaming the kids and, as parents, start being accountable?! I am so fed up of hearing adults moan and complain about today's generation whilst they do absolutely nothing to sow the seeds that will develop into healthy, caring individuals of the future. [More]

woman power...

2005-02-06T03:44:43-00:00

There were 11 people hanging onto a rope that came down from a helicopter. Ten were men and one woman. They all decided that one person should get off because if they didn't the rope would break and everyone would die. [More]

introducing Jimmy...

2004-12-10T12:53:11-00:00

My Photo Friday email arrived this morning and I wandered along to the site to check out some of the new submissions and view the notables from last week. I have seen some fantastic photographs via Photo Friday, but today I saw the most awesome picture I have ever seen - to me, Jimmy's face speaks volumes... [More]

air of uncertainty...

2004-11-06T04:20:53-00:00

John Kerry didn't make it. I'm no big political expert and I don't really pay enough attention to politics at home let alone abroad. However, my gut feeling tells me that another Bush presidency is going to bring some serious issues to the entire world before it's over. [More]

personal values

2004-11-06T03:29:41-00:00

If you don't stand for something, you'll fall for anything. - Joe McGraw

Friday thoughts...

2004-10-22T22:09:18-00:00

To know true freedom we must first face and embrace our deepest fears. Fears are born from shaken faith or self belief and it takes a great deal of courage to relinquish the control which we feel is our only protection from our fears - but when we do, no matter what the outcome, we discover a deeper inner strength and from there we can take the next step forward. As all of Nature, we change and grow with each new day. Life is a journey of self discovery through challenges met and we are the culmination of each experience lived...

full moon

2004-08-31T01:41:31-00:00

Tonight is the night for werewolves [I have always been fascinated by this subject since seeing "Curse of the Werewolf" with Oliver Reed when I was very young]. [More]

losing a friend...

2004-08-20T03:06:02-00:00

It seems I have an abundance of sad news lately. However, I believe that once the bad stuff is out of the way, the good stuff will start flooding back into our lives so it's just a question of hanging in there. [More]

what posesses these people...???

2004-08-08T23:59:52-00:00

I'd like to introduce you to Berkeley. Berkeley is a puppy who was rescued by Dogs Trust after being found abandoned in a Leeds street. If you think being abandoned is bad you will be shocked by the rest of Berkeleys story... [More]

catch up

2004-08-03T01:28:12-00:00

long time no blog...but things have been hectic. My dad is home again now but having B12 injections every two days. Apparently, his gut can't absorb the B12 from his food or tablets so injections are the only way. He's feeling much better for being home, though. New projects are flying at us from all directions at the moment. Paul has another contract job - 3 days a week for the next 4 weeks; a new site for our accountants; a mortgage site for our financial consultant; an 'arty' site for a guy who spray paints cars - decoratively [I am so looking forward to working on THAT one!]. We are also beginning a new venture of our own but more details on that when it's up and running in the next couple of months. Tomorrow, Paul and I are on a photo shoot! Success on Tap is sponsoring a local 'Football Day' which is a charity event to raise funds for Shelter. The big day is August the 14th, but the local rag wanted to get some editorial out before then to boost the punters so we are doing a photo shoot tomorrow for a press release. As Clive and Kate live up in Yorkshire, it was decided Paul and I would go along to represent Success on Tap as the venue is just down the road from us. So...I'm away to bed for beauty sleep and it's out with the old warpaint in the morning! Here is a little something to contemplate when you are finding it a challenge to let something go... You can never jump into the same river twice. :)

making the web accessible

2004-07-23T04:27:42-00:00

Accessibility on the web...sounds simple, eh? At first glance it seems that way but as you start to put things into place you discover it has hidden depths! [More]

catching up

2004-07-23T03:58:42-00:00

It's been a hectic week. My dad was taken to hospital last Wednesday after a fall left him in terrible pain in his shoulder. He has an inoperable DVT [deep vein thrombosis] which means he is now on warfarin. Add to that osteo arthritis which can't be treated with drugs due to the warfarin and you get a recipe for constant pain. [More]

name dropping...kind of

2004-07-11T00:53:57-00:00

My nephew, Mel and his dad, Melvyn, were in Portugal for Euro 2004 and young Mel, who will be 18 next February, spotted a familiar face in the crowd, picked up his camera and took this! The original is HUGE! He's pretty good with the camera, dontcha think? Paul suggested the watermark...just so happens Mel's initials are MGM [same as his dads!] - pretty cool, huh?

remarkable women

2004-07-06T12:17:35-00:00

I have just watched the inaugoral unveiling of the Memorial Fountain in Hyde Park, London commemorating Diana, Princess of Wales by Her Majesty, the Queen. The entire proceedings dominated by two of this countries most remarkable women... [More]

the devils foot

2004-07-06T01:36:50-00:00

Tonight we watched The Devils Foot. Sherlock is suffering from a bout of bad health and is 'forced' to take a break in Cornwall where, shortly after his arrival with Watson, a death and 2 cases of madness pull a totally non-reluctant Sherlock Holmes out of his convalescence and deep into the thick of things! [More]

ouch!

2004-07-06T01:12:09-00:00

Well, Terry was on form! I asked him to give my knee some attention as it's become a lot stiffer since taking up Yogalates. I was hoping it would loosen it some but I think there is just way too much scar tissue in there now. [More]

under starters orders...

2004-07-05T00:46:17-00:00

Well, I'm having an early night tonight! Spent all day finishing a site which is now in pre-live awaiting the OK from the client before going live. Tomorrow, it's back to the full rebuild of Clive's site which I want live at the end of the week. It's gonna be a grindstone week for sure! [More]

weekends!

2004-07-03T10:35:54-00:00

Saturday has arrived and part of me is wishing it was Monday! I really want to work. I have two projects on - one almost finished - and I want them live! However, a MUCH bigger part of me is saying bugger the work! Why? [More]

blogging moms

2004-06-29T03:22:40-00:00

So I popped in on my friend Gina's blog today...she has just returned from a vacation and is experiencing the usual back home exhaustion! You know...the 'needs a holiday to get over the holiday' thing! Gina has been going through some challenging times of late. I read her entry from the 29th May and felt the immediate need to say something or do something to make her feel better. [More]

stuff happens...

2004-06-27T02:21:31-00:00

...when you least expect it! Can you hear the fanfare? A grand announcement...Paul has joined the world of bloggers! Yes, he has his very own 'dazzling' blog - stuff...? [sunglasses required!] There isn't much we don't do together...and now there is one thing less! Welcome to blogging, baby!

the day after tomorrow

2004-06-26T23:26:41-00:00

On Thursday we went to see The Day After Tomorrow. Not sure what I expected but it really stirred up the emotions. A very powerful film. Lots of messages and refreshing in it's low key finger pointing. I get so fed up of films that bash politicians and prominent figures over ecological issues. I'm not saying they're blameless but I doubt there is anyone who is totally blameless in the human race. I'm sitting here at a computer which runs 24/7 - I am in no position to point a finger at anyone on this issue. [More]

blog makeover!

2004-06-26T20:33:43-00:00

In keeping with our current goal of revamping all our sites [since the birth of our new webserver!], doingwhatworks.com has an updated look and is now running under the steam of Cold Fusion [special thanks go to Ray Camden for his very cool Cold Fusion blog which has been heavily modified!] [More]