Although I tend to stick to writing wherever possible, sometimes I do need to employ some design/DTP skills. It was during one such assignment that I came across a graphics file type that I found extremely useful. So, being the benevolent person I am, I thought I would spread the word. SVG stands for Scalable … Read more
A few weeks ago, I came across an article in ‘The Times’ magazine. The cover featured a naked male torso, altered by red markings, to create a frowning face. The heading invited me to look inside to discover why men were so unhappy. I was intrigued: I didn’t consider myself unhappy and it surprised me … Read more
A client asked me this question recently. And I told him yes. For those who have forgotten their school grammar lessons, coordinating conjunctions are those useful joining words: for, and, nor, but, or, yet and so. Many people have been taught that these words are used only to join clauses together. Yet, according to my … Read more
I love effective, motivational quotations, and sometimes the simple ones are the best of all. This one comes courtesy of ‘Calm Coach’ to females, Maureen York, from her e-zine ‘And Just Breathe…’. It is perfect for those of you – OK, us – who may have messed up on our New Year’s resolutions already and … Read more
