No, I’m not discussing recent local government elections… this is about the planning and stress of children’s social events. It’s still all politics.

Maybe you have your own tips about navigating the minefield and keeping everyone happy – if so, please leave a comment!

The news item mentioned in this episode was:

• Bouncy castle boy awarded damages

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In which I reveal how to get kids to obey you when you’ve lost your voice and the use of your right arm, enjoy the sunny weather and answer some of my listener feedback.

Other podcasts mentioned in this episode:

• Skeptoid.com
• Get It Done Guy

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My promised rant about artificial regionalization and DRM.

During which, I had the beginnings of a throat infection so I apologise if this is a bit croakier than normal.

Am now going to go make myself a nice soothing latte as a reward. And eat chocolate – everyone knows that chocolate is superb for throat infections…

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In which I draw a line in the sand and declare this an official podcast. You can also now subscribe to The Prattle on iTunes!

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In which I loathe the sound of my own voice, talk about school admissions and dream of the day I find a real life friend who gets all my nerdy references.

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This audio post, I am trying to make a concerted effort to relax and not have too many notes. So as a result you can now play “Um and Er” Bingo.

Even better, turn it into a drinking game and have a shot of vodka for every “um” and “er” and I guarantee you’ll be under the table by the end of the two minutes.

If you have any burning questions you want to ask me, feel free to add them to the comments of this entry and I’ll give myself a grilling interview next week some time…

I promise to ask myself all the really hard-hitting soul-searching questions and then give myself lots of evasive answers.

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My very first audio post. Not particularly brilliant quality (especially as you can hear the kids talking in the background) but not bad for a first try.

Don’t worry, the whole blog isn’t going to become a podcast – I just might put some audio up every now and then. I’m experimenting.

It’s only about a minute and a half long – took me longer to work out how to get it to display here than it did to record it.

Feel free to skip it if you’re not interested, you miss nothing of major import. On the other hand, if you’re curious to find out what my voice sounds like… click away…

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