Category Archives: Terrapin Grove

Was Mrs Slocombe ever young?

Posted on December 1, 2012 by

Conversation at the office turned to the 1980s, a time few of the team can remember for most of them were born late in the decade. I wanted to impress my colleagues with what I like to think of as … Continue reading →

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Hindi, Horace and Hanging in the Balance

Posted on March 25, 2012 by

In a frantic bid to find balance I bought a pair of earrings. With tiny levels swinging from each lobe perhaps I could pull myself back into alignment with the universe? It didn’t work of course,but at least it allows everyone I encounter to understand that … Continue reading →

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Wee chats

Posted on February 2, 2012 by

The Valentine gift: A guinea pig “I am going to get him a guinea pig” “Has he had one before?” “No” “So he doesn’t have a cage at home?” “I am not going to buy the cage and the food … Continue reading →

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Pictures of the Year

Posted on December 17, 2011 by

This year I did not so much lose my father as learn to hold him close to my heart and appreciate him as part of my own essence. The pictures of him below were taken by my sister just a … Continue reading →

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Living Social–Shopping Local

Posted on November 24, 2011 by

This post was originally posted on my work blog. http://blogs.rhsmith.umd.edu/execed/Happy Thanksgiving to all.   Why wait for either Black Friday or Small Business Saturday when you can shop local start ups as your turkey cooks? There are lots more ways … Continue reading →

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Glamor Puss in Steel Toed Boots

Posted on August 10, 2011 by

“What is your shoe size?”  It was a first and welcome inquiry from a new team mate. Was I in the company of other footwear enthusiasts? Were we to spend all day discussing the virtues of Manolo and Louboutin and parading about in … Continue reading →

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Nonchalance at the Natatorium

Posted on August 8, 2011 by

It’s odd to be the new girl. Especially in the week I celebrate my birthday. I am simultaneously older than I have ever been and newer than I have ever been. I have a new office and a new laptop … Continue reading →

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