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An attack of gout makes me think about the consequences of pain
An attack of gout and the fear of developing a twisted thigh muscle reminded me of the sometimes dramatic consequences of pain.
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USA Day 11 part 2: Death Valley, Zabriskie Point & Furnace Creek – and the Death Valley RailRoad
Approaching Death Valley from the north provides an intense sense of scale of one of the most spectacular sights on the planet.
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How to keep warm in the heating season – on a low income
With a living room temperature of 15 degrees this morning the heating season kicked-in, but I must ration warmth – and therefore comfort – because I cannot afford it.
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Why are morning rituals so important to me?
Mornings are my own, a place for me to soothe into the rest of the day and enjoy one or two simple luxuries, like good cappuccino.
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USA Day 11 part 1: I95 to Beatty via a bored cop and a brothel
I like driving the I95, but not when you get stopped by gun-toting cops. We stopped at the Alien centre for respite…
