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Project 52, Week 22. Proud
Well, after a morning of packing, we have just waved DorkyDad off on his first serious work trip for Save the Children. I am a little teary-eyed, and a little nervous, but mostly I am very proud. I can’t wait for him to come home and tell me what he has seen and learned.
Haste ye back, DorkyDad. We’ll be right here.
Socks and Sandals
There are certain clothing combinations that even a fashion Luddite like me knows are a no-no.
Socks and sandals is one of them.
Unfortunately, as I was getting DorkySon ready for nursery this morning, I was left with no other option than to send him out dressed like this.
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Scotland: Democracy, Devolution and Pandas
Juliet Swann works as the Campaigns and Research Officer for the Electoral Reform Society in Scotland. The ERS are planning an exciting series of events to get the debate about Scotland’s democracy away from the politicians and into the hands of the people. This isn’t just a conversation about independence, it’s about what’s wrong with politics and how we can fix it, a topic Juliet blogs on below.
Maybe our democracy never really worked that well.
Maybe increased transparency and developments in technology mean that ordinary people are able to appreciate the realities of power and its misuse.
Maybe the modern age has seen an erosion of values such as public service and civic duty that have led to a loss of trust in politics.
Whatever the reasons, the truth is that trust in politics and democracy is ebbing away.
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Project 52. Week 21: The Jubilee Edition
I’m very proud to have a “Royal Exclusive” here for you on DorkyMum today. My photography has come a long way over the last year, and a month or two ago I received an exciting commission.
I hereby present you with the Official* Diamond Jubilee Royal Portrait.
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