Author Archives: Columbo

Quick update

Posted on May 11, 2022 by Columbo

I have been regular (until now) with posts on this blog and I have slowly moved forward a bit with writing. I have been watching a motivational video every day and it helps a bit. I do need to start … Continue reading →

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Hi, my name is Graham…

Posted on May 2, 2022 by Columbo

I’ve been told I have a problem, my family hasn’t gone as far as an intervention but I always feel they are on the verge. I am on course talking about my addiction to buying books. I saw a meme … Continue reading →

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Sticker Bombing

Posted on April 24, 2022 by Columbo

I am generally not a person who gets rid of anything electronic, because of the price of second-hand electronics being low I just use things until they are broken. I would always put a load of stickers on laptops, I … Continue reading →

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#100bookschallenge – To Kill a Mockingjay

Posted on April 15, 2022 by Columbo

Just a quick update, I am 50 pages into this book, and although it is of a genre that I don’t read I am finding it easier to get through than I thought I would. It’s quite a small book … Continue reading →

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Psychology

Posted on April 15, 2022 by Columbo

I want to talk about psychology, don’t worry I am not going to go into some deep technical essay on the mind and how it works in this crazy world. I am more going to talk about my own mind … Continue reading →

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2022 Goals

Posted on April 11, 2022 by Columbo

When I was looking at the year ahead in December I was, as usual, up for planning and making grand goals that I would achieve in this new year, new me, new life. Blah blah blah. my goal was: Writing … Continue reading →

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and so it begins.

Posted on March 20, 2022 by Columbo

The book has arrived and I have started it. It’s very strange starting to read and book with the knowledge that I am not likely to be seeing Dragons or space flight. But this could be a good thing, reading … Continue reading →

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100 Books challenge

Posted on March 18, 2022 by Columbo

I have decided as I am a massive bookworm I would like to take on a new challenge. We are at Blackpool at the moment and while browsing I came across the below article. https://www.businessinsider.com/100-books-everyone-should-read-amazon-goodreads-2015-3?amp= now looking at this list … Continue reading →

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Christmas has gone and the new year beckons.

Posted on January 1, 2022 by Columbo

That time of year has finished again. Our favorite holiday in this house. Our kids have grown up and had kids of their own but this doesn’t stop us from celebrating Christmas like we always have. For the last few … Continue reading →

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November Update

Posted on November 24, 2021 by Columbo

My last post was on Oct 9th and was full of plans and hope. that hasn’t come to pass as I am sure you are shocked to learn. Instead a combination of lack of planning (despite starting at a time … Continue reading →

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