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Reaching You

The hardest times of last year were the days, weeks and sometimes months we were barred from visiting you in your care home.  I’d imagine how you were, firmly rooted in one of the large armchairs amidst the dementia floor’s communal … Continue reading

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One island. 3 stowaways.

There wasn’t too much preamble to this trip really.  Not really.  Basically, the 2 of them hatched an elaborate plan before sending me the details with a ? Of course, I was IN before I’d finished reading the first paragraph. … Continue reading

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the mole who wasn’t very good at feeling sad

“I’m not very good at feeling sad,” said the mole to his friend. His friend looked him with curious eyes. “I’m not very good at it.  This feeling sad business is really quite tricky for a mole like me,” the … Continue reading

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jungle, jungle

I need you to be the judge here. Or at least a collective jury. And I’ll promise to tell the truth and nothing but the truth. You see, when researching where we might stay and visit in Sri Lanka, I … Continue reading

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