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The great Easter egg rip-off and other cons

JournalLive — Fri, 22 Apr 2011 23:00:00 GMT

IDON’T want to get a reputation as Mr Scrooge McTightwad (that’s my dad’s most common out-of-earshot moniker).

Landmark birthday gets our Fred thinking ahead

JournalLive — Fri, 15 Apr 2011 23:00:00 GMT

I MAY still be a few months short of the big four, but I pride myself on planning for the future.

Dad’s kickstart

JournalLive — Fri, 08 Apr 2011 23:00:00 GMT

I’VE been feeling rather put out this week. It had always been my assumption that Mum and Dad would continue to do their best to make sure I had a happy disposition and fulfilled my rather terrifying potential (the word on the street is that I’m somewhat of a prodigal son).

I’ve seen the future and it’s pink (with glitter)

JournalLive — Sat, 19 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT

BIG baby news came to the fore at Telfer Towers a few days ago when I found out that my upcoming big brother role is going to be played out opposite a little sister.

Films of two halves can match any footy drama

JournalLive — Sat, 12 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT

BEFORE I get started, I just want to make one thing clear. This is not a football-focused column.

Loyalty to the parentals deeper than to Toy Story

JournalLive — Sat, 05 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT

LOYALTY has been on the dinner table chat menu at Telfer Towers more than usual this week.

Girls are clear winners in battle of the sexes

JournalLive — Sat, 29 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT

IT’s not often there is an absolute consensus in Telfer Towers when it comes to current affairs.

No hiding place after causing panic in store

JournalLive — Sat, 22 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT

IF THERE’S such a thing as a sense of humour spectrum, then I’ve always thought I would reside heavily towards the upper end.

Naughty Monsters turned my world upside down

JournalLive — Sat, 15 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT

YOU think you’re starting to get a grip with the world and then something happens which shakes your foundations like they were Tina Turner’s tail feather (one of mum’s favourite cleaning anthems).

There’s much to look forward to in the year ahead

JournalLive — Sat, 08 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT

SINCE the past few days have represented a return to normality following the chocolate-soaked festivities, I’ve been thinking about the coming year and what it has in store.