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What do you have for  breakfast?  What I have varies from day to day. Here's my comprehensive list:- Porridge Mini shredded wheats with hot milk Crunchy nut cornflakes (not Kellog's) with slices of banana.  "Ready Brek" Muesli with some nutty granola and blueberries on top. Wholemeal or granary toast with peanut butter and strawberry jam Wholemeal or granary toast with marmalade Wholemeal or granary toast with honey Wholemeal or granary toast with "Marmite" Poached eggs on toast Boiled eggs with toast Bacon sandwich French toast with maple syrup Toasted teacake with treacle Toasted muffin with treacle ...and - very rarely - a full English breakfast  - including fried eggs, sausages, grilled bacon, grilled tomatoes, fried mushrooms, black pudding, baked beans and toast. Such a yummy treat every blue moon. Of course it goes without saying that every one of these breakfast choices is accompanied by a pint mug of strong tea with added sem...

  I don’t make it any secret that sometimes I find full time work tiring.  The work itself, isn’t a problem for me, but runs of 12 hour shifts are, and even though I need the money, I  also need to balance work, money and home. Today I was informed by the hospice that the nursing staff are to be given a rise in pay.  We are currently paid substantially less than equivalent grades in the NHS Trust and in a bid to attract and retain staff the hospice has addressed this deficit.  My increase of pay is robust and will be  backdated and unexpectedly it will now be possible for me to reduce my hours and to work part time. How fucking fantastic is that?  I met a friend today for lunch and we talked about this new gift of serendipity as we walked on the beautiful West Shore in Llandudno. This is the fifth financial “gift” I have received in the last few years and the extent of my good fortune is not lost on me.  I am so pleased. We celebrated...