Category Archives: Every other damn thing

Lost my virginity

Posted on March 4, 2012 by Simona Taylor

My craft market virginity, that is!  I set up my first stall to sell soaps at Up Market in Woodbrook on Saturday.  I had a lovely time, sold a few soaps, and met lots of people.  Nice to know my … Continue reading →

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March soaps

Posted on February 25, 2012 by Simona Taylor

Working on my March soap catalogue for Simona’s Suds. Gladdens the heart.

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The day the LOLcats died

Posted on January 18, 2012 by Simona Taylor

Okay, i’m not a US citizen so there’s not much I can do about SOPA or PIPA, but I’m horrified at how much the world could lose if they get passed.  At least I can post this. The day the … Continue reading →

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Self-publishing, here I come

Posted on January 16, 2012 by Simona Taylor

Thinking about…no, intending to self publish.  I’m very encouraged by the story of Amanda Hocking here. Not that I expect to make $2 million, but it’s nice to know self-published authors are coming out of the ghetto of the book … Continue reading →

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How not to be daring

Posted on January 15, 2012 by Simona Taylor

Ladies, a little advice: When you’re on a date with your husband, and want to taunt him with no underwear, make sure the hook-and-eye on your miniskirt ain’t broken. Disaster narrowly averted. Almost ended up on YouTube.

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Balls to the wall

Posted on January 11, 2012 by Simona Taylor

Well, last year slipped under my radar, but not this one!  This year, I am going balls to the wall with my writing career, starting with bringing out as many e-pubs as possible. Anyone out there has any experience in … Continue reading →

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One year of marriage and counting

Posted on November 5, 2011 by Simona Taylor

The honeymoon’s literally over, but not by much. Your first wedding anniversary is rolling around, and you reflect on your first year as husband and wife, filled with ups and downs, just like anything in life. But how has the first … Continue reading →

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A STRAIGHT ballet dancer?

Posted on October 25, 2011 by Simona Taylor

Just a little something to put a smile on your face. Go on, stare…you know you want to.

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The Pressures of Parliament: How do our lady MPs handle it?

Posted on October 16, 2011 by Simona Taylor

The nation watched with concern as our Prime Minister, looking pale and exhausted, sought medical assistance.  We know her job isn’t one for the faint-hearted, and at the height of a State of Emergency, the pressure is on. Which got us … Continue reading →

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Got soap fever

Posted on September 17, 2011 by Simona Taylor

My first few experiments. Clockwise from top: lemon poppyseed, plain unscented, oatmeal, chamomile guest soap, lavender oatmeal, chamomile bath soap. Me so proud, me could cry. I got soap fever.

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