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Is it just me or are things not like they used to be? Maybe I am just getting old…. ha ha! It does seem to me that there are things designed to make life easier that are failing in their purposes. Take packing for example. Am I the only one who cannot peel open at
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It’s a question I have asked myself many times. I have never been overfond of the more creepy-crawly insects, though I love butterflies, of course. I never would have made it in my first career dream, of being an Applied Biologist. I think I knew that when our A Level teacher walked back into the
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For once this was not written to entertain, but to reflect how I felt after reading ‘Tales from Lindford’ by Catherine Fox while on a few days retreat. It took me right back to 2020, and being based on life in the church it was a very poignant reminder of those days, when COVID stalked
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I learnt a song once, the gist of which was “‘Whatever the weather, we weather the weather, whether we like it or not.” Obvious really, but increasingly difficult in some places. I am not built for heat, having too much padding. I much prefer a nice chill, but not too cold. At least when it’s
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It’s funny how some things fall into place. I was contemplating our impending (and much anticipated) trip to the local theatre to see Giovani and Anton in their two men show. (In this case other dancers are not available). I got to thinking that once upon a time I could balance on my own two
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I recently gave a talk entitled “Are you an Arctophile?’ and asked people to bring along their own teddy bears to share in the fun. Then I had to work out which of my collection I would take along on the day. It was not long before I had filled a crate, a bag and
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Having spent over half a lifetime in Guiding, I am familiar with the concept of ‘Be Prepared’, even if I don’t always remember to be so. Of course, you can’t be prepared for absolutely everything. Nobody expects the unexpected, or so they say. A pessimist tends towards the gloomy side and expects the worst. An
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I am not by nature an early bird. As I get older I am not much of a night owl either, falling asleep in front of the television more often than not. My (alleged) working days are Tuesday to Thursday and Sunday, so I get up reasonably early (for me) those days. On my (alleged)
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I strongly suspect that the title gives away what prompted my musings today, not to mention the picture – my mate Marmite (other spreads are available). As the world knows, you either love it or hate it. Except that the world does not all know. I do remember a trip to the states where I
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It was with some bemusement that I opened yesterday’s post to find a letter inviting me to apply for my State Pension. Why the surprise, you ask? It’s not as if I didn’t know it was coming…. however delayed it has been for ladies of my generation (mutter, mutter). It’s just that I did not
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Sue's notes to self 