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Some things you should know about me

Some things you should know about me

I've been blogging for so long, doing my thing day in day out, week in week out, that I only recently realised that many of you probably don't know me that well. I also realised that my About me page was way out of date. WAY out of date. WAAAY out ...

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Tribute (to the greatest lip-sync in the world)

Have you ever done something and thought, "Oh my goodness. I can't believe I just did that!"? Or perhaps done something that made your husband shake his head in disbelief, shrug his shoulders and say, "I don't get it."? I did something that ...

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Beautiful moments part two (pictures)

Beautiful moments part two (pictures)

Just some of the things I love seeing the kids do. Read. Choose to read. Enjoy books.Play instruments. Enjoy music.Play at the park. Enjoy the outdoors.Be a family. Enjoy each other's companyWhat do you love seeing your kids do?--- You may also ...

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10 things about me

10 things about me

1. I love chocolate. (There, I finally said it!)2. My favourite book is April Fool's Day. (Have you read it?)3. I play the piano and I like to sing.4. I really hate losing. At ANYTHING.5. That's why I don't really like Pictionary.I also ...

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Dumb ways to get hurt (the reader remix)

In November, I wrote a song (well, the lyrics) about the myriad ways I've hurt myself in the past.I kept a few in reserve, and asked you to share a tale or two of uncoordinated woe, thinking I'd add a few verses.But the response was huge. HUGE. HUGE! ...

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The glamour of filming music videos (guest post)

The glamour of filming music videos (guest post)

Welcome to the third guest post to feature during my bubby bloggy break. We've heard from two fabulous bloggers so far, so this week I'm changing things up a bit, with a post from my friend, and talented musician, Ken Seto. He'll be embarrassed ...

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Hi! I’m Emily

I parent. I write. I blog. I play with words and numbers in my head. Constantly. It's crowded in there.

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