I Saw a Rentokil Van Parked…

There’s a lot of chatter online about a Rentokil van parked outside a hospital /school /pub / restaurant /hotel, often accompanied by comments of varying degrees of horror. But spotting a Rentokil van outside any of these buildings is actually a GOOD thing. Yes, you read that correctly – it’s a good thing.

Got Any Leftover Sweets From Trick-or-Treating?

So did you and your children go trick or treating last night? Are you horrified by the practice of hoards of young people in gangs knocking door to door for treats in light of the London riots earlier this year? Is it a pagan tradition that as a Christian you find unpleasant? Do you prefer to [...]

Sing Happy Birthday To You After Using The Loo

Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday dear (insert your name), Happy Birthday to you. Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday dear (insert your name), Happy Birthday to you. How long did it take you to sing those two verses? Were [...]

Global Handwashing Day – Poo Maps

Or How Clean Is Your Mobile Phone? When I first heard these mentioned I have to admit I did a double take and questioned if I had heard correctly. Poo Maps? As in maps with poo on them (how, why) or maps of poo (err how, why)? Well, the latter is closer to the truth. October [...]

Have You Played Social Lingo Bingo?

Blog post inspiration can come from anywhere , or so I’ve found over the last few years of writing. When I first started blogging, I used to keep a list of ideas and would delve into my treasure trove each time I had to publish a post. Now that list has dried up, it’s a bit [...]