Sometimes I worry about covering something that already has had national coverage, or has been able to generate a lot of publicity for it’s self. I worry partly because I feel that perhaps someone who hasn’t had as much publicity might benefit more and partly because I don’t want to look like a bandwagon jumper. If I [...]
Archive for the ‘Daily YDIR’ Category
Today’s YDIR goes to Yvon Chouinard and Craig Mathews. Like many previous YDIR winners they spotted something they thought needed some attention and instead of just moaning about it, they went and out and gave it some attention. I think it is quite hard to talk / write about the environment without sounding a bit too preachy or hippy like, and [...]
I will stop short of awarding myself a YDIR, but I thought I would share with you a card I was given the other day, not just to blow my own trumpet but also to share with you my experience of being on the receiving end of some kind words of thanks. It was completely [...]
Of course generally it isn’t a great idea, you know it might be necessary when you have a medical condition or if you are a professional footballer who seam to have an automatic reflex to spit when the tv camera focuses in on them, but it can be good thing, it could even save a [...]
Please accept my apologies for the recent lack of YDIR awards. I hope you have still been giving them out in that strange world away from your LCD screen Normal service will resume from 29/03/12. As always feel free to get in touch if you would like to me to mention someone that you know [...]
Breaking News: In an unprecedented turn of events, a recent YDIR winner has nominated someone else for an YDIR. I’m not sure if that information really requires the dramatic introduction, but I have to catch your attention somehow and thought today I’d try an over-dramatic approach. Anyway, Ellen Couzens who was awarded a YDIR for organising a toddler disco for [...]
Just a quick blog today, just wanted to say well done to the Welsh rugby team who won the 6 nations tournament today. They won all five matches, which is given the term Grand Slam. If you have never lived in Wales you might not understand the passion and pride with which the Welsh follow [...]
I suppose having a large image at the start of a post means I don’t have to worry so much about an opening paragraph. Although I ‘m not sure I wanted the image quite so large, but it is smaller than what I started with. Anyway, worst opening paragraph ever over with, on with the [...]
I might have mentioned or you might have guessed from previous posts that I am getting married later this year, and the only reason I mentioned it because I am struggling to think of an introductory paragraph, but the wedding thing is relevant as today’s YDIR is a joint award for some people who run marriage preparation course. My friend and [...]
Now this post comes from another one of readers, who accepted my not at all challenging. challenge to make sure those doing it right know that you (and the world in general) are pleased they deiced to make their bit of world a bit nicer. Now the title suggests they have done / are doing 3 things right, which is [...]