A letter to the children I look after

A letter to ...FamilyThe letter I always wanted to writeOur days are spent together, from 9am-7pm Monday to Friday. The ­occasional night. I see you laugh, cry, sleep, grow, learn. You make me laugh, you make me grow, and yes, ­sometimes you make me cry. I am there for you when Mummy and Daddy are at work or away. I am there for you when you need somebody to play with, when you need somebody to be mad at, when you need somebody to hold your hand and discover the world. [Read More]

Loneliness isn't inevitable a guide to making new friends as an adult

Life and styleStriking up friendships can be tricky – and studies show millions of us are lonely. Here, four people who forged new connections explain how they did it. Plus: psychologist Linda Blair gives her tips When you are a child in the playground it is pretty simple, but “Do you want to be my friend?” isn’t a line you hear from adults. Teenage years are filled with friendships easily made (and some easily forgotten), when you are feeling keen, sociable and energetic. [Read More]

Mamadou Ciss: a modern griot | Art

Guardian Africa networkArt This article is more than 11 years oldMamadou Cissé: a modern griotThis article is more than 11 years oldCritically acclaimed artist imagines a future cosmopolis able to house and feed the world's growing populationAt the antipode of countryside mythology and suburban utopianism, the imaginary cities of Mamadou Cissé burst forth from their colourful grids. Pondering the inevitable changes of modern society, Cissé condenses his bewildering perspectives by laying on the canvas the groundwork for his ongoing contemplation of a future cosmopolis. [Read More]

Mike Sorrentino Denies Steroid Use: I'm All Natural, Baby!

Mike "The Situation" Sorrentino would like to make something abudantly clear: He is no Alex Rodriguez. By this, the long-time Jersey Shore star does not mean he could never bed Jennifer Lopez because, hey, one never knows. Instead, what Sorrentino means is that he has never used performance-enhancing drugs. (Rodriguez, formerly considered in the discussion for greatest baseball player of all-time, was busted for steroid use on multiple occasions. [Read More]

Who is Lori McKenna Dating Now

Lori McKenna American Folk Singer 55 years old Single Full Name Lori McKenna Age 55 Birth date December 22, 1968 Horoscope Capricorn Birth Place MA Profession Folk Singer Net Worth $100,000 – $1M Martial Status Single Height N/A Ethnicity Unknown Nationality American Weight lbs ( kg) Hair Color N/A Eye Color N/A Ahead, we take a look at who is Lori McKenna dating now, who has she dated, Lori McKenna’s boyfriend, past relationships and dating history. [Read More]

Tommy Lee's GF Brittany Furlan Confirms He's Still Got, Y'know ... It

Play video content WOW THAT'S BIG Tommy Lee may be aging, but he ain't shrinking -- in fact, his much younger gf wants you to know he's still living very large. Brittany Furlan and the Motley Crue drummer are vacationing in Cabo San Lucas, and she shared a video of the gorgeous scenery. The most breathtaking view -- to Brittany -- is in Tommy's shorts. We broke the story . [Read More]

Eagles' Jalen Hurts Steps Out With Girlfriend Bry Burrows at NYC Gala

Jalen Hurts made a rare appearance with girlfriend Bryonna “Bry” Burrows while attending the Time100 Next Gala this week. The Philadelphia Eagles quarterback, 25, and Burrows hit the red carpet in New York City on Tuesday, October 24, for the annual event. The gala celebrates the 100 impactful figures from all over the world, Hurts included, who made it onto this year’s Time100 Next list. The couple posed for photos on the carpet, with Burrows in a floor-length black gown and Hurts in a black suit. [Read More]

How to cook perfect french onion soup

Word of Mouth blogSoupRich and warming, this is a dish to make while the last gasp of winter is in the air. Which other bistro classics are worthy of revival?I had bizarre tastes as a child. I turned my nose up at fish, but would greedily devour their eggs as Sindy-pink taramasalata. I loved that processed smoke-flavoured cheese that looked like a sausage, and my favourite restaurant treat, at the age of eight, was french onion soup. [Read More]

Who is Connor Smith Dating Now

Connor Smith Soccer Player 30 years old Single Full Name Connor Smith Age 30 Birth date February 18, 1993 Horoscope Aquarius Birth Place Ireland Profession Soccer Player Net Worth $100,000 – $1M Martial Status Single Height 6′ Ethnicity Unknown Nationality Weight N/A lbs (N/A kg) Hair Color N/A Eye Color N/A Ahead, we take a look at who is Connor Smith dating now, who has he dated, Connor Smith’s girlfriend, past relationships and dating history. [Read More]

Who is Jamal Adams Dating Now

Jamal Adams American Football Player 28 years old Single Full Name Jamal Adams Age 28 Birth date October 17, 1995 Horoscope Libra Birth Place Lewisville Profession Football Player Net Worth $100,000 – $1M Martial Status Single Height 6′ 1″ Ethnicity Black Nationality American Weight 211 lbs (96 kg) Hair Color Black Eye Color Black Ahead, we take a look at who is Jamal Adams dating now, who has he dated, Jamal Adams’s girlfriend, past relationships and dating history. [Read More]