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  • Extraordinary Ordinary People

    No. 78, Saturday, 21st. February 2026 It may be dark and grey out there, with a moderate breeze and the ever-present likelihood of rain, but I am feeling quite positive. I am fairly sure that my outbreak of optimism is not related to the weather, although mild temperatures will have a less detrimental effect on…

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  • Gordon Giltrap free gig; GeogAss festivities… & lectures!

    Gordon Giltrap free gig; GeogAss festivities… & lectures!

    Friday, 20th. February 1976… a good day with a free lunchtime gig – Gordon Giltrap – and a GeogAss party in the evening. Some thought-provoking lectures too – that still have relevance today!

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  • Making Plans?

    I could do with getting on with work and cooking a nice dinner tonight. But a suggestion I made in the moment is likely to scupper that. Is it always wise to make plans?

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  • Mid-life Crisis?

    My thoughts turned from the weather – and whether or not I should venture into town in the rain – to my desire to be somewhere else – and a fresh start. But where?

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  • Living in the Past?

    No.75, Tuesday, 17th. February 2026 My mother will be with me at about 11am so I shall put the heating on at about half-ten. It is 13-14 degrees around the house at the moment – too cold for me and certainly too cold for my mother. For her, the blood-thinning medication she must take means…

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  • In Search of Home!

    This morning I find myself thinking about my home – which is very important to me. My present home is adequate but I want to live out the rest of my life in a home that is more suitable and less expensive. That is a big ask.

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