Monthly Archives: December 2012

Your New Year’s Eve Treat: Chinese Roast Duck & Chopin’s Music

Posted on December 31, 2012 by Junying Kirk

A few days ago, I shared pictures of our Boxing Day Party at home with a dear friend and fabulous pianist, Di Xiao, her sweet small family of three, and a lovely Chinese student Ying from Birmingham City University where … Continue reading →

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Traditional Trees

Posted on December 28, 2012 by John Kirk

by John Kirk As we begin to think about dismantling the Christmas tree and putting the decorations back into their boxes for another year, few of us will question the presence of a fir tree in our lounges at this … Continue reading →

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A New Beginning? Let’s Celebrate Christmas with Family & Friends!

Posted on December 23, 2012 by Junying Kirk

So, are you glad that the world did not end on the 21/12/2012? Or did it never occur to you that it would actually happen? Whatever you felt towards the Mayan apocalypse, I guess you must be pleased that you’re … Continue reading →

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Salsa Dancing in Southern Spain (Spanish Special 2)

Posted on December 19, 2012 by Junying

A fortnight ago I went salsa dancing in Los Barrios. It’s been a decade since I last tried doing these sexy moves. I used to love dancing but in recent years other engagements took over, like writing and associated energetic … Continue reading →

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Social Media: Do Facebook & Twitter Change the Face of Friendship?

Posted on December 15, 2012 by Junying Kirk

How many of you spend your days regularly checking on your social media updates? As soon as you wake up? Before you turn off your bedside lamp at night? Even taking your iPad or iPhone into the washroom, so you … Continue reading →

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The Next Big Thing

Posted on December 12, 2012 by Junying

I have been asked to participate My Next Big Thing, on a couple of occasions. The first time I was going to Korea and then again to Spain, anyway, Sarah R. Yoffa, did a good job persuading me that I … Continue reading →

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