Category Archives: memes

Celebrate being Welsh on St. David’s day – with a cwtch

Posted on March 1, 2013 by andy

How can the Welsh surpass the Irish in making their own patron saint day, St. David’s Day as popular as St. Patrick’s Day? The answer may be in a very special version of a cuddle. A good old fashioned affectionate … Continue reading →

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The Bobby Moore meme – pass it on

Posted on February 24, 2013 by andy

Despite dying 20 years ago and having stopped playing football nearly 35 years ago the legend of my boyhood hero, former West Ham United and England captain Bobby Moore grows. Rather like interest will grow next year for the centenary … Continue reading →

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‘National Nostalgia Day’ – Feb’ 15th – the day Britain went decimal

Posted on February 11, 2013 by andy

On the day that Britain went decimal in 1971 the country is invited to celebrate its nostalgia – on National Nostalgia Day on February 15th. It aims to both encourage enjoyable, positive reminisces and also identify if our world of … Continue reading →

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5 reasons to be proud of Blue Monday & 3 things making me unhappy

Posted on January 22, 2013 by andy

I am very proud of one of my babies. No, not one of my two daughters (of whom I’m immensely proud!) Rather, one of my creative off-springs, a meme – ‘Blue Monday’. It is a source of great happiness – … Continue reading →

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Give yourself a 5 day ‘happiness workout’ during the Twixtmas break

Posted on December 17, 2012 by andy

You can transform your personal happiness by doing a five-day work out during the Twixtmas break between the Christmas and New Year holidays. By following some easy-to-do ‘happiness work-out’ tips devised by Professor Richard Wiseman, you can make yourself happier, … Continue reading →

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‘University of Twixtmas’ – a time for binge learning and social good

Posted on November 26, 2012 by andy

In an age of time poverty when people use ‘Don’t have time’ for spending time on themselves or doing social good  call to create a ‘University of Twixtmas’ is being made – to seize the opportunity when people are ‘time … Continue reading →

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The time I met Neil Armstrong: the celebrity paradox

Posted on September 3, 2012 by andy

I once met Neil Armstrong, the first man to walk on the Moon. And he was I felt – wrongly at the time – a strange man. Now, I can recognise he was a victim of the ‘celebrity paradox’. Continue reading →

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Friday 13th meme for hire

Posted on July 13, 2012 by andy

It’s here again – Friday the 13th. And are you making the most of it – or adding it to your meme armoury? Continue reading →

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Improve your word of mouth communciation skills

Posted on June 13, 2012 by andy

Word of mouth is one of the most powerful forms of communications capable of determining or shaping an organization’s corporate reputation, and the next sale of your product or service. Yet most public relations professionals fail to harness it, or … Continue reading →

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How Levellers Day can make you a better ancestor

Posted on June 7, 2012 by andy

I suppose it would be inevitable that while most people were caught up in celebrating the Jubilee I was giving creative thought to alternatives. What ifs, and why nots led me to discover ‘Levellers’ Day’ (If like me, you’ve  sadly … Continue reading →

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