Hang on to that good man if you've got one...
I'm not a fan of Gordon Brown's and he should never have made mistakes in his condolence letter to Jacqui Janes who lost her brave young son Jamie, 20, in Afghanistan, but I've got to ask where was the personal assistant who should’ve overseen the Prime Minister's correspondence? I'm amazed they’re still in their job! Because believe me, if you and I are time-short - and I am - he certainly is and anything he writes should be checked, particularly with his sight problems, and the pressure he's under as a Prime Minister with so much on his plate from war to global warming.
It's a mess and has undoubtedly brought Jacqui Janes even more heartache and he should've just rung up, embraced responsibility for his mistakes, and apologised straight from his heart.
TODAY’S THOUGHT - Why Michelle Obama's advice will fall on deaf ears! Loved reading about her advice on finding a good man. If only women would use the same markers of a good man - as Michelle Obama did when she met Barack - we'd have far happier relationships. She's given some wise words (will she become America's new agony aunt?) to an American magazine that sadly will fall on deaf ears.
I'm going to be honest here - nowadays too many young women have absorbed some pretty shallow values and hanging onto a man that "makes them feel good about themselves" isn't good enough! They hold out for a man with lots of cash, pop star looks, plus has an exciting personality that'll take them on a rollercoaster ride of passion and romance.
When I met the man who became my second husband I realised I had a good ‘un and I hung on to him - 15 years on I realise it was the best decision I ever made!
Did my Dublin radio slot with Tom Dunne's stand-in, Joe Donnelly this morning. He's also another lovely presenter to work with. Had some great questions to answer but one in particular struck me from a woman whose met a man who has a child from a previous relationship - and this wasn't in her plan. This is the problem with plans - they're good and give structure to our lives but are often turned upside down and you have to go with the flow. I hope she finds that she have love in her heart for more than one person - because she'd be getting a two-for-one! When I met my second husband 15 years ago, if he had felt as she does, we would've missed out on a fantastic relationship - but he opted for a three-for-one with my two kids and me. Ask yourself if you've got love in your heart for more than one person and I hope the answer will be Yes.
Meeting up with a pal after work for some drinks and a good gossip - yes a good gossip features prominently in my life! Lots of love, Pamx