Monthly Archives: June 2011

Are We Victims of the Nanny State?

I took my sister, Carly, and nephew, Noah, up for a walk to Lister Park tonight. As expected, it was great. The evening was warm, the flower beds were as varied as they were manicured, and the fountains in the Mughal Garden … Continue reading

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11 Days without a Fag… Where the Hell did That Come From?

11 days without a cigarette and I’m changing. Things are happening to me. Really, I did not expect this! It’s Friday 10th June. I stopped smoking a week last Monday… and stopping smoking just hasn’t stopped giving! OK, let’s start … Continue reading

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7 Days without a Fag… Why Didn’t I Stop Sooner?

Today is my seventh day without a cigarette; a whole week without smoking. A week ago I was full of trepidation and really quite scared about what I was going to go through as I withdrew from the habit. But, … Continue reading

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Four Days without a Fag… Why I Didn’t Stop Sooner.

I stopped smoking four days ago. This is the longest I’ve been without a cigarette for about 20 years. And I’m OK! Not just OK, but really surprised by how OK I am. The most annoying thing is… I wonder … Continue reading

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