About three weeks ago, I realised I was in shooting distance of publishing my 100th blog this year. While there have been Facebook Lives, emails and even a video produced during 2016, it feels like a significant milestone and one … Read More
I spent some time downloading books onto my kindle today and choosing my a few audio books in advance of a week out in the sticks. I couldn’t help but notice how many books, I’d read or listened to during … Read More
I’m sat in Tally’s. But it’s not Tally’s. It’s now called The Tinsmith and it’s probably been around 16 years since I was last in here. It looks great. Different but great. I’ve just dropped my Dad off at … Read More
I woke up at 3.50am this morning. I didn’t mean to. For some reason, my body decided it was time to wake up and there was no telling it any different. I know some of you will also have been awake … Read More
Over the last few weeks, I’ve found myself in several conversations about money. From online discussions in a community that I’m a member of, The Content Marketing Academy (CMA) to family and friends who are aware of my impending leave … Read More
Following our successful 2015 Facebook Photo competition, our 2016 Spirit of Summer Photo Competition launched earlier this year. A huge thank you to all of you who entered and have spent the last week voting for your favourite.There are … Read More
Following our successful 2015 Facebook Photo competition, our 2016 Spirit of Summer Photo Competition launched earlier this year. With entries now closed and a week of voting ahead, it felt about time that I let you meet the panel. So … Read More
It seems apt that on the day most schools return and we start to think of Autumn, that I welcome our 200th guest. All of our 2016 beach hut hire guests have been very special. However hitting the 200 mark feels … Read More
On Tuesday night, I arrived in Aviemore after a 2.5hr drive from my parents in Carnoustie ahead of Thunder in The Glens 2016. If you’ve been following me on Instagram you may have been wondering whether you had the … Read More
Following our successful 2015 Facebook Photo competition, our 2016 Spirit of Summer Photo Competition is here! I’m more than a little bit excited (though you really should be used to me being excited by now!). There is, even more … Read More
Of course feeling down is normal. We’ve all had those days where our mood isn’t quite right. Haven’t we? For me, last Monday was one one of those days. I was working at home on Monday and I’d … Read More
They say having a dog can change your life and when the picture above popped up on my Facebook memories feed this morning, I couldn’t help reflect on how naturally pet owners bonded over my two days attending the 2016 … Read More
Wow – it’s been a while since I last wrote a blog. It’s time to change that…. The 2016 Content Marketing Academy Conference Over the last 48 hours, I’ve attended one of the most inspiring and motivational … Read More
Have you heard about the latest BAD customer experience example? It’s not been possible to open a social media feed today without seeing the saga unfold around Balgonie Castle and as at 9.22pm tonight, the facebook post initiated by Lauren … Read More
I woke up this morning with a one of those niggles, I knew if I couldn’t come up with a solution to a problem that had come up, I was going to have to push the official opening dates of … Read More
Exactly one week ago, I found myself close to tears in an interview.… and I was the one interviewing! Yep…. . that’s’ me, that strong accountant who has to deal with challenging discussions every day but a sad story on … Read More