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A Birthday Treat in Oxford
It was my my birthday this week, and my wonderful daughters celebrated by treating me to a surprise day out in Oxford, because I’d always wanted to there. They arranged it all for last Saturday, a few days before the… Continue reading
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Pink Sugar
A pink cover seems hgihly suitable for a novel which rejoices in the title Pink Sugar.My copy was published by Stodder ndHoughton. I may have mentioned this before, but I’ll say it again anyway: as a reader, I’m a sucker… Continue reading
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A Poem for Spring
Well, April is almost over, and during the last few days it really does feel as Spring is finally here, weeks after its usual arrival. It’s definitely warmer than it has been, flowers are blooming everywhere, and leaves on trees… Continue reading
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Celebrating St George’s Day
Medieval mystery and glamour provided a colourful spectacle. Yesterday Younger Daughter came to stay, to hear the Man of the House singing at the Folk Club, where he was the Support Act for the Guest Group, so this morning when… Continue reading
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Jungle Adventure
Lt Col Percy Fawcett pictured in 1911. One of the many nice things about volunteering in an Oxfam bookshop is that you come across all sorts of hidden gems and unknown books which you wouldn’t normally seek out. Exploration Fawcett,… Continue reading
The Book Trunk 