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Walking into B&Q this morning I was struck by the friendliness of the sales staff, with many a Good Morning and Can I help you? And in Debenham's, though they couldn't supply the duvet covers I wanted they did suggest … Continue reading →

I've been helping a friend to choose a new carpet and organise decor. It is amazing how much easier it is to help spend someone else's money rather than o­ne's own. Him Behind the Wheel and myself have been facing … Continue reading →

What a relief to be reading a rubbishy novel……

Louis de Berneieres is reported as having said that he o­nly wants determined readers. He seems to be saying that the convoluted plots, subplots and history are a device to weed out the lazy. Well I wasn't lazy, I have … Continue reading →

I have been struggling with Louis de Berniere's Birds without Wings. It is not an easy read, but there is much in it that is worthwhile. Pretty story it is not shaping up to be, but rather an epic novel … Continue reading →

I prefer to remember an alternative picture I now have in my mind of Hiroshima. There is a monument with a dancing flame, and the vow is that it will never be put out until the world is free of … Continue reading →

Cricket has a language all of its own. I can't understand it but it is very good to fall asleep to. I could say it is quintessentially English, but modern bowling, team coaching, sports science and training, physio and tactics … Continue reading →

We had friends staying overnight last night. So what does the dog do? Gets up in the middle of the night and pushes her way into their room. That dog is anybody's. Anybody who will give her the due fuss … Continue reading →

To sum up the 25 pieces of Wisdom, I like the following…. Blessed are they who can laugh at themselves for they shall never cease to be amused.

Someone who thinks logically provides a nice contrast to the real world. At least that is the case in my little world.