Hello, I’m NCS.
This is where I think out loud, mostly from the little yellow beach hut I built on Lancing beach. Notes on reading, work, life and lighthouses, written when something is worth writing down. More about me.
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Lighthouse stamps and postcards, and the stories behind them. See all the postcards and stamps.
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Who is to be blamed?
When you become a parent you sign yourself up to be many roles: Protector, provider, punisher, peacemaker to name just a few but it is the parental pep talk where I enter into my own domain. I lack confidence on many things but the ‘go getter’ pep talk I am the master at. The above… Read more
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Unsubscribe and achieve Inbox Zen
Hello to you my fellow email enthusiasts! Is that what you call people who use email? no of course not because despite how long we spend in the dreaded email we do not enjoy it. What if we could make it a little more fun? or a little less stressed. Today, I want to share… Read more
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Trying to do better
I am surprised by the amount of traffic to the blog recently. Such wonderful encouragement and positive messages from readers. Thankyou, this is the power of never breaking the chain I guess. Keep writing every day, no matter how brief. As long as it is written with a simple curiosity. I watched Spider-Man over the… Read more
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28 years of partnership
My Grandad Dennis would tell me when I was just a young man “Who you marry is the most important decision you’ll ever make! so make sure you marry well” He married my Nan Elsie who was the most loving person ever so he knows what he was talking about. I am also very fortunate,… Read more
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Will power is the only real super power
People used to talk of ‘Will’ alot, not so much now they have chosen resilience more often to say now. For me though it is the will that is still most relevant today. The will to win is a crucial factor in achieving success in any endeavour. Whether it’s in sports, business, or personal development,… Read more
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Harry was right!
It is amazing what you can accomplish if you do not care who gets the credit. Harry S. truman How apt that President Truman would say these words. Harry S Truman is sometimes called the accidental president. There is nothing accidental about the quote above. The ‘truest’ words I have read in a long time.… Read more
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Starting something new
Starting something new can be an exciting and even dare I say it a daunting experience. Whether it’s a new job, or a new relationship, embarking on a new journey can bring a sense of both anticipation and anxiety. However, with the right mindset and approach, starting something new can also be incredibly rewarding and… Read more
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The dog, the porch and a nail
One morning, a man was walking down a country lane and heard a horrible noise. He looked up and saw a dog on a porch that was just sitting there, whimpering, whining and moaning. The man was curious as to why he was whimpering, so he went and knocked on the door and a guy… Read more
