When I met my husband (the creator of Wendy's Story Timeline) six year ago he was a boy but now he is a man. No, don't worry, I'm not the next Mrs Robinson it's just that apparently men do not grow up until they are 43 and he was 42 when I met him. It seems they take longer to mature - like a good wine.
This isn't all bad, though - 40 per cent of people say they think immaturity is important in keeping relationships fun and fresh and 33 per cent say it helps them bond with kids.
We all know that boys love their toys - writer Douglas Mcpherson included - he has a fascination with juggling.
Now what you may not know about Douglas is that, like most boys, he loves the circus... he really does - so much so, that he has written a book about it called Circus Mania and he also has a blog of the same name.
Douglas is so excited about the fact that Saturday is World Juggling Day that he has sent this message for me to share with all my readers:
Saturday June 15 is World Juggling Day, the perfect day to have a go, as juggling is apparently great for improving creativity by uniting the left and right sides of the brain. It also burns 280 calories an hour.
I'll be blogging 15 Facts about Juggling on my Circus Mania blog on Wed 13 and on the Saturday I'll be posting How To Juggle in 5 Easy Steps.
I am one of those people who has tried juggling with three oranges without much success. Likewise I have tried to juggle various elements of my life at one time or another with luckily rather more success.
On Monday I shall be sharing with you the inspiration behind my latest story in this month's Woman's Weekly fiction special but in the meantime I shall be popping over to Douglas's blog to see if I can improve my circus skills - why don't you join me?
Men grow up at 43...? I don't remember that. Then again, as they say about wanting to be a writer when you grow up... you can't do both!
ReplyDeleteThis is very true, Douglas. I'm now off to spin some plates.
DeleteFun post Wendy. Is it a man thing to be able to juggle? Spatial awareness and all that? I've never had the urge (ok, nor the aptitude either), but will check out the 5 easy steps and have a go.
ReplyDeleteSpatial awareness - not is that the same as in map reading... I seem to remember we were pretty useless at that too, Tracy!
DeleteOh, Wendy...I can't even juggle two oranges. I have a nasty feeling that the two halves of my brain aren't speaking to each other.
ReplyDeleteWe may not be able to juggle as well as the men but we at least have the consolation of being super mature at an earlier age! (actually I'm not sure if that's a good thing or not!)
DeleteLove the age of maturity for men. My mum was quite good at juggling and we all tried with varying success while at home - I only managed to keep two oranges on the go!
ReplyDeleteA juggling Mum - now that's an interesting picture, Rosemary.
DeleteInteresting facts about juggling Wendy, unfortunately I just don't have the co-ordination!
ReplyDeleteNo, me neither!
DeleteMuch as I love the idea of learning to juggle flame throwing batons, or even a couple, never mind three, of old oranges, I'm sticking with juggling a part-time NHS job, part-time self employment, running a writing group or two and, oh yes, WRITING! No comment about men - I leave that to my heroine, or should I say protagonist.
ReplyDeleteOh, isn't it great how we can say things through the voices of our protagonists and get away with it!
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