It's a bit grim and murky here (it tried to snow yesterday but gave up and retreated to rain) but there are the odd signs of new life. A couple of days ago I marked the momentous day in my diary - it was still proper daylight at 5pm! When I...
There's that quote about someone's friends being the best measure of their worth and it sounds as though Mac was proof of that. The memories will survive the sadness.
Mine is "You know, Mary What's-her-face, married Bill What's-his-name's brother..." "Ah yes," says my similarly memory challenged interlocuter, with a knowing smile. Although 'London Bridge' has more style!
Some very much wanted magic in gloomy January! This enchanting opening to a very promising tale is our Facebook and X Pick of the Day. Please do share if you enjoy it too.
Wishing you good things and happiness in 2024 and beyond. Lovely to hear you say you are resolved to be your whole self - I do so hope it all works out.
Story of the Week
Posted on Sun, 04 Feb 2024
A brilliant series, and this final part is our Story of the Week. Congratulations!
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It's a bit grim and murky
Posted on Thu, 08 Feb 2024
It's a bit grim and murky here (it tried to snow yesterday but gave up and retreated to rain) but there are the odd signs of new life. A couple of days ago I marked the momentous day in my diary - it was still proper daylight at 5pm! When I...
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Very beautiful. "The sun of
Posted on Mon, 05 Feb 2024
Very beautiful. "The sun of his smile..." Brought back memories for me.
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So much enjoying these,
Posted on Fri, 02 Feb 2024
So much enjoying these, Turlough. You've made me really want to visit the country again (especially Isfahan) but maybe not at the moment...
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Poem of the Week
Posted on Tue, 23 Jan 2024
Brilliant in its evocation of time and place, and in its urgency, this is our Poem of the Week. Congratulations!
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There's that quote about
Posted on Fri, 26 Jan 2024
There's that quote about someone's friends being the best measure of their worth and it sounds as though Mac was proof of that. The memories will survive the sadness.
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Mine is "You know, Mary What
Posted on Fri, 26 Jan 2024
Mine is "You know, Mary What's-her-face, married Bill What's-his-name's brother..." "Ah yes," says my similarly memory challenged interlocuter, with a knowing smile. Although 'London Bridge' has more style!
I do hope most of the people I...
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Pick of the Day
Posted on Sat, 20 Jan 2024
Some very much wanted magic in gloomy January! This enchanting opening to a very promising tale is our Facebook and X Pick of the Day. Please do share if you enjoy it too.
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Pick of the Day
Posted on Tue, 09 Jan 2024
A much needed bit of optimism for the New Year, and it's our Facebook and X Pick of the Day. Please do share if you enjoy it too.
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Wishing you good things and
Posted on Tue, 02 Jan 2024
Wishing you good things and happiness in 2024 and beyond. Lovely to hear you say you are resolved to be your whole self - I do so hope it all works out.
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