Do you ever dance like nobody’s watching? The phrase has been attributed to a variety of people including Mark Twain, Satchel Paige, and William Purkey. But who actually started it and why? Quote Investigator give a detailed investigation of who quoted it and who (wrongly) attributed it. They cite songwriters Susanna Clark and Richard Leigh as… More Dance Like Nobody’s Watching
The first thing I noticed was the lack of emails. It was as if my inbox had died. A day with nothing, not even junk mail. What could be wrong? Then mail started to arrive. Only it was mail from days ago. Just like Groundhog Day, my inbox appeared to be stuck in some sort of time… More Dude, where’s my email?
Do you schedule a weekly “date night” with your partner? Or have you got more of an ad hoc approach to going out together? Wait a minute. You do go out together don’t you? Spending quality time together is great. And there are a range of places to go, things to do, etc… Unfortunately researchers… More No More Date Night Boredom
The UK has been rocked by the third terror attack in the space of three months. On the same weekend as thousands of people head to Manchester for a tribute concert to remember those killed there during the 22 May attack, London was hit by another attack. Previous attacks Whenever I hear the appalling news that another… More My city under attack
Escape games are great for a night out with friends. One such game is Major Plott’s Revenge. The story goes that Major Plott used to run the world’s best spy-ring. However, it was infiltrated and smashed by the Scottish Secret Service at their Edinburgh HQ. Demoted and jailed in Siberia, Major Plott has since escaped and is seeking… More ESCAPE HOUR EDINBURGH
A recent Ofcom report suggests a lot of us spend too much time online. The survey of 2,025 adults and 500 teenagers reveals the ways in which internet reliance is starting to affect our personal and working lives. Adult users in the UK currently spend an average of 25 hours (over one whole day) a week online. 42% say they… More How long do you spend online?
We loved taking part in the New Crystal Maze Immersive Adventure. The creators have done a brillient job recreating the four distinct ‘zones’ (Aztec, Futuristic, Medieval and Industrial ).Based on the TV game show produced from February 1990 to August 1995 The Crystal Maze requires teams to solve puzzles and challenges to win crystals. After the initial… More Sharing an adventure in The Crystal Maze
With Halloween just around the corner, it’s time to consider fancy dress costumes for you and your children. Last Halloween Claudia Winkleman’s daughter was involved in a horrific accident when her witch outfit caught alight. Since then there have been calls for stricter regulations and for costumes to be tested like clothes rather than toys. Despite the… More Halloween Costume Safety Tips
Treasure Hunts in London is organising a politically themed treasure hunt to coincide with the celebration marking the 750 anniversary of the Simon de Montfort Parliament (1265) and the 800 anniversary of the sealing of Magna Carta (1215)… More Join the Celebration of Britains Rights and Liberties with the “Rights and LiberTeas Street Game”
Youtube ran a campaign to ask “What Advice Would You Give Your Younger Self?” Don’t be too hard on yourself and grow into the woman you were meant to be. Have a happy International Women’s Day!