TALK OF THE TIMES with Vivienne Patterson
Black and white views are turning to shades of grey
The worst possible sin in the world is a sin against children.
Last updated 17 May 2013
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Natural, brown or orange – fake a tan at your peril
Gather round while I tell you a disgusting story.
Last updated 10 May 2013
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Missing out on No Diet Day weighs heavily on my mind
By sheer coincidence in my former life as a reporter in New Zealand, I occasionally wrote a column called Talk of the Times!
Last updated 3 May 2013
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There are heroes all around us making a difference every day
YOU can’t listen to the stories of those taking part in the London marathon without being inspired.
Last updated 29 April 2013
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I just want a new mobile phone that makes calls!
I WENT into a phone shop in Workington the other day to buy a £9.95 mobile phone.
Last updated 22 April 2013
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The Iron Lady really was tougher, harder, stronger
I've just heard something rare – Iain Duncan Smith and Ken Livingstone agreeing on something.
Last updated 12 April 2013
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It’s good to talk – and we could all learn much more
DEAR Winnie,
Last updated 8 April 2013
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Thoughts of Easter, the Queen and a new Pope
If there is one thing we know about the Christian bible – and if there is one thing we should know this Easter – it is that Jesus died for us. (2 comments)
Last updated 29 March 2013
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A charity where laughter really is the best policy
I knew that the British would do it, and we did.
Last updated 22 March 2013
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I still can’t believe people’s generosity in difficult times
TODAY is Red Nose Day – a day during which we will all be staggered, once again, by the generosity of the British people.
Last updated 15 March 2013
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I’ve suffered rejection, but I’ve never been overlooked
I was trying to think of reasons to be cheerful this week.
Last updated 8 March 2013
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I cannot credit what has gone on in our economy!
Britain has lost its triple star credit rating but it doesn’t really matter.
Last updated 1 March 2013
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Horse meat row sends us galloping to local butcher
When we first discovered horse in our burgers I thought it would be a seven-day wonder.
Last updated 22 February 2013
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The real meaning of Christmas requires compassion all round
For Christians, Christmas is a time to reflect on the most amazing story of all times.
Last updated 21 December 2012
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Be careful - consequences are so very hard to predict
There are motives and there are consequences – and sometimes, sadly, the two do not match.
Last updated 14 December 2012
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Shop around at Christmas - as long as it's in town!
LIKE it or not, Christmas has become a commercial festival.
Last updated 7 December 2012
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Community spirit lightens my mood on darkest days
It’s four in the afternoon, dark outside already and it has been raining all day.
Last updated 30 November 2012
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Lessons to learn when it comes to parenting skills
My kids have been a crushing disappointment – but unless they read this column they will never know!
Last updated 23 November 2012
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My views are less black and white in this grey old world
IT IS amazing how grey the world becomes when you grow older – and it is amazing how comforting that can be!
Last updated 16 November 2012
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Hung up over cold callers and too much junk mail
I don't know who you are but I know what you are doing and I want you to stop it NOW!
Last updated 9 November 2012
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