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Infectious Andy Murray mania shows the power of sport as a unifier
For the past two weeks, I’ve been living amid Murray mania. The British have been talking about, writing about and screaming for Andy Murray in his attempt to become the first British man to win...
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Following your dreams is do-able, see?
Pheeeew-ee! It’s been a busy few weeks at The Bulb. It may not *look* like we’re doing much, but a-ha, we’re doing the old swan trick: a calm surface with legs paddling madly beneath. In between...
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Food, glorious food! Our best-loved recipes
It’s Friday afternoon. The mind starts to turn towards what kind of edible and drinkable treats Friday night might bring. The cupboard door swings open and a couple of almond and rosewater biscuits...
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Why being a silly sausage is good for you
So, after all these years of being silly, it seems that silliness can actually have a very meaningful purpose. I’m a big fan of silliness. I have a silly sister. A silly mum. Some pretty silly friends....
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Lessons on making scary life decisions
In about four months’ time, I will become a mum for the first time. And right now, I’m pretty scared. When I first found out I was pregnant, all I felt was shock. This was mainly because the news came...
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How cleaning can give you mental serenity
My day job, like any job based in an office, can be claustrophobic physically and mentally. Sitting close to the same people for hours on end, five days a week, can escalate small irritations and...
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Mood-lifting tunes + the best of our musical back-catalogue
No matter how grumpy my 11-month old daughter gets, there is one thing every hour, on the hour, that makes her smile: the theme song for the news on ABC radio. The look of delight that crosses Orla’s...
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Why it’s never too late to get started
It’s very easy to get caught up in our own fears and insecurities, to live in our own little bubbles and miss some achingly good opportunities in the process. Every now and then I need an external jolt...
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The Bulb in Yorkshire: The Star Inn at Harome
The Star Inn at Harome is one of those ‘foodie’ pubs that you will only find in the English countryside. The kind where a thatched roof presides over a bar with wooden beams, low-ceilings and tables in...
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The Bulb is going on holiday
Spring is sprouting in the Southern Hemisphere, while those in the North say goodbye to to a lingering and well-deserved Indian Summer. The feeling of renewal as the first warm days appear, along with...
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