TALK OF THE TIMES with Vivienne Patterson
Words don’t come easy if you’re lacking inspiration
I started talking when I was nine months old – and some people would suggest I’ve never stopped.
Last updated 2 February 2012
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Looking back on 10 years of learning a new language
It will be 10 years in April since I began work with the Times & Star.
Last updated 26 January 2012
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Parting is very hard but life can be richer for it
I know a Maryport woman who has a good excuse for a case of the blues at the moment.
Last updated 19 January 2012
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Sad line-up of ‘celebrities’ for Celebrity Big Brother
I am so excited I can barely contain myself. Chantelle is pregnant to Alex and they are getting married. (1 comment)
Last updated 12 January 2012
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The King was always on my mind when I was lonesome
RIGHT, I’ve decided to deal with the elephant in the room.
Last updated 5 January 2012
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Another year of troubles – but local heroes still shine
I don't know about you, but I feel it is going to be hard to celebrate a new year.
Last updated 29 December 2011
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Our traditions help keep the Christ in Christmas
CHRISTMAS, this year, comes with the compliments of the Lions Club.
Last updated 22 December 2011
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I’m so in touch with the texting generation. R u?
Youth, it would appear, is a foreign language.
Last updated 15 December 2011
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Are we paying the price for supermarket special offers?
Why should Christmas not be commercialised? Everything else is!
Last updated 8 December 2011
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Changes to school system would be an education
Welcome back to England’s class system!
Last updated 1 December 2011
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Racism row in football has queered the pitch
I have to pin my colours to the mast and confess that I have never found football to be a beautiful game.
Last updated 24 November 2011
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Remembering more than just the frontline fighters
The number of people attending remembrance services seems to be growing each year.
Last updated 17 November 2011
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High finance is all Greek to me but it’s clear who’ll have to pay
I was left wondering, last week whether ‘nincompoop’ was the Greek word for prime minister – but now I have changed my mind.
Last updated 10 November 2011
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My cafe base has given me plenty of food for thought
There is coincidence, and then there is just plain silly.
Last updated 3 November 2011
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Who would be a gypsy? I would in a perfect world
I had a letter from Allerdale council last week telling me that I owed £50 for an unpaid parking fine. (2 comments)
Last updated 27 October 2011
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Take time today to think about tomorrow’s history
My son says I’m an idiot, but I believe that time travel will soon be possible.
Last updated 20 October 2011
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Using the best channels to keep my TV purchase local
I have just bought a new TV from the boy next door – and I am glad I could.
Last updated 13 October 2011
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Nation’s excitement was driven by a love of cars
Unless budget trips to the moon become available soon, we have nothing to look forward to!
Last updated 6 October 2011
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Economic gloom doesn’t add up to the end of the world
I admit that I’m not an expert when it comes to the economy or anything financial.
Last updated 29 September 2011
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Does red tape exist just to tie everyone in knots?
I was talking to a woman the other day about her retirement.
Last updated 22 September 2011
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