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Receiving (Christmas) Gifts
Christmas, it’s here again. In previous years I’ve written about my experiences with Christmas, so definitely go back and check those out...

Mike Douglas
Dec 16, 20213 min read


Getting Married
What a month it has been! I have had a few occasions where I have wanted to sit down and write what I am thinking or feeling, but there...

Mike Douglas
Sep 2, 20215 min read


#JaackMaatesGoldenTicket
I didn’t get there in time to find #JaackMaatesGoldenTicket, but annoyingly I did get to the corner in time to see the person who did....

Mike Douglas
May 19, 20212 min read


Mental Health Awareness Week & The Outdoors
It's this years Mental Health Awareness Week! Or rather it will be, as I am writing this one week before MHAW. **Check me out in my local...

Mike Douglas
May 10, 20214 min read


Still No Running
It's been 3 months and still no running. But, there is hope for a April return. If you follow my social media you may have previously...

Mike Douglas
Jan 27, 20214 min read


Feeling Flat...
This last weekend, probably the last week, I’ve felt a bit flat. There’s been so many days, evenings and weekends that are basically the...

Mike Douglas
Jan 18, 20212 min read


It Wasn't All Bad...
Well that was a bit crap wasn’t it. 2020 was indeed a very different year. It was a year that truly showed we are not all in the same...

Mike Douglas
Jan 4, 20214 min read


200 Podcast Episodes & Blogger Spotlight
What a month November has already been for Open Journal; truly celebrating both aspects of the BlogCast. This month the podcast reached...

Mike Douglas
Nov 15, 20204 min read


Our Engagement Trip
What a few days it's been. So many different emotions, with having finally had our trip, then the new lockdown announcements. So much....

Mike Douglas
Nov 1, 20203 min read


First Dinner Out & Smart Darts
What a year it's been!? I have had moments when March felt like yesterday, and moments when March felt like 2 years ago. It's been...

Mike Douglas
Oct 28, 20204 min read


Thinking with My Eyes Closed
I’m currently in bed awake, very sleepy, thinking... This week I’ve started waking up earlier so I can see Laura in the morning before...

Mike Douglas
Oct 8, 20202 min read


Do Not Disturb
Lockdown, isolation, home working, whatever you have been doing, it has been different. But there has been some good things and...

Mike Douglas
Aug 20, 20202 min read


Coming Off My Medication
It's been four weeks and I'm still medication free. It's good, weird, thought provoking and weird and good... *** This is my experience...

Mike Douglas
Aug 10, 20205 min read


60% Want To Stay At Home After COVID-19
Often my overflowing inbox is where I find potential podcast guests; but today the focus is on an interesting article I was sent by...

Mike Douglas
Jul 10, 20204 min read


The Birthday Struggle
I've survived another birthday, I'm a year older... time was I didn't see this coming. I'm starting off by saying I am ok now, but there...

Mike Douglas
Jul 8, 20206 min read


Bye Shouty Twitter?
What a few weeks it's been. In the last two to three weeks I’ve gradually decreased my time and interest in social media, particularly...

Mike Douglas
Jun 20, 20203 min read


Lockdown Board Games
I have written a few posts in the past about board games and my recent love for them. If you follow my social media, you will have seen a...

Mike Douglas
May 13, 20204 min read


A Crisis Mind
After adapting fairly quickly to our current lockdown crisis situation, I have been reflecting this week on why I found it an easy change...

Mike Douglas
May 3, 20204 min read


Isolation Month Two
I hope you are keeping well and safe out there. It is a strange and scary time. But... but, I’m starting to see some beauty in this time...

Mike Douglas
Apr 9, 20202 min read


Isolation Week Three
I’ve been self isolating most of the last two weeks, so as I go into my third week at home what’s going on? I think almost straight away...

Mike Douglas
Mar 30, 20203 min read
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