Your monthly splash of wit, wisdom and whimsy
Welcome to the monthly eNewsletter for for people who love a good story.
Every month you get the same great content.
Humerous commentaries that traverse world trends and the sublime ridiculousness of life, anything from deactivating "hibernation mode" to exploring “polcules” and "looksmaxxing", asking whether you should dress your age.
A playful rummage into the weeds for the word nerds.
Exclusive snippets and extracts from the memoir I'm writing—Curve Balls, Ceilidhs and Wild Mountain Thyme.
Top tips for surviving the month, and a final splash of funny, uplifting or just weird stuff.
If you're not a reader, I record all my main stories so you can watch instead
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So, it’s a choice between a cold winter shower, a looming tax return, or a monthly splash of wit and wisdom. I’d like to think the choice is easy!
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When you subscribe, you get a Free PDF version of My Concise A-Z Guide to Colourful Living.
Since I published Never Succumb To Beige, people have asked me, "What's this beige thing, and how do we avoid it?" After a moment, some add, "Anyway, I like beige; What's your problem?"
Never succumbing to beige is just a metaphor for staying visible and confident, whatever curve balls life chucks your way.
So I've put together this little Guide to Colourful Living, drawing on some of the tactics I've garnered over the years to help leave the shadows of invisibility in a pile at the door and stay vibrantly and visibly who I am.
PS For people who are beige fans, don't worry, I've included "B Is For Beige If You Want To Be".
Colourful opinions
Early data indicates this is at least 45% more enjoyable than a cold shower on a winter’s morning, and much easier to digest than a tax return." Here’s what a few regular readers of my blog have to say...
Brilliant Frances...thanks for sharing, as always inspiring, funny and heartfelt. Love your work!
Marnie Adams
A wonderful mix of dry humour and genuine insight—it’s like having a coffee with a very witty friend.
Jane Ashton
It's so relatable—makes me ready to tackle the world with a spring in my step and a much more colourful outlook.
Donna Tremain
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