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Board silly

January 15, 2013

Saint Homobonus, patron saint of procurementSt Homobonus, the patron saint of shoemakers, tailors and purchasing, has a monthly column in SM… (more…)

From blue to blooming

January 4, 2013

Let’s face it, this week has been a struggle for those of us having to get back on the work treadmill. But it is not until the third Monday in January that we hit an all-time low. Known as the most depressing day of the year – and dubbed ‘blue Monday’ – this is when all our good intentions for a healthy diet and exercise regime have lost momentum and we fall back to slouching on the sofa, whinging about the miserable weather and lack of sunlight. (more…)

Let’s hear it for ‘Truly good Tuesdays’

January 17, 2012

Every so often the media gets excited (not unusual I know, but be patient) about a day of the week that has been branded ‘bad’.

Following hot on the heels of Friday 13th, yesterday was ‘Blue Monday’. The third Monday of January is supposed to be the most depressing day of the year: a time when the credit card bills hit people’s doormats after a Christmas season of fun and excess – with payday still at least a week away – and when the month continues its chilly attack. (more…)