My Diary
When I sit down to write my Morning Thoughts I have no idea what will pop into my mind or the route my thoughts will take. My diary records what is on my mind and refers to many years of knowledge, insight and experience. I also like to keep them brief; they are not essays after all!
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A nightmare in the suburbs?
Looking forward to a quiet day ahead – and which horror film series to watch this evening: Nun I & II? Insidious I, II & III? I suspect it might be A Nightmare On Elm Street…
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My energy bill is reducing!
Looking forward to getting out of the house for the first time in a fortnight, and concerned with all the negativity out there about energy prices. I will benefit enormously from the removal of the gas standing charge.
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Coffee: an affordable luxury?
One of the savings I have made at the beginning of my last 20 years is coffee but I still enjoy three cups a day at home. I am hopeful that I can continue to enjoy it for many years to come, but income – and coffee machines on the verge of breakdown – are…
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Homes: does size matter?
I haven’t left home in ten days and in my diary this morning I found myself considering the well-being benefits of living in a home that is in some ways too big for me. This could be important in the next 20 years. But I learned in my working life that under-occupation is best avoided…
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Good health for the next 20 years?
Despite a mild cold I reflect on my understanding of my general health from 70 years of experience, and it bodes well for the next 20 years. I have learned that I respond well – and quickly – to medication. It seems to me that the last 20 years could be quite good from a…
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Hello Autumn! But Are Seasons Still Relevant?
It is likely that over the next 20 years the seasons as we have known them will become a thing of the past, but let’s hold onto them while we can. Almost every day this last week has confirmed that autumn has started – for me at least.
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Storm Austen & how to keep warm
Storm Austen seems to be reducing in intensity and is likely to be over by tea-time. I have an air purifier that is also a heater and since I am feeling chilly I could do with using it to heat the room – but can I afford to?
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Adapting to Autumn – & the Slow Horses Ending!
Having confirmed that autumn is now well and truly with us, and I am feeling the cold, my mind strayed to the final episode of Slow Horses series 6. What an ending!
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Don’t Close Trickle Vents!
I learned many years ago that window trickle-vents and mechanical ventilation systems exist for a reason and should not be disabled so, for the next 20 years I will leave them alone. I felt a chill in the sitting room this morning. The reason? It is quite windy outside and I am receiving a cold…
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Three Little Things Before Breakfast
Climate Change is a personal issue – each and every one is responsible for the stresses we place on our life-support systems. Very small things I can do will help.
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The Drought Continues!
This year has seen the longest period without any meaningful rain that l can remember. I suspect this record will be broken – repeatedly – in the next 20 years. The drought has lasted for many months and overnight rain does nothing more than slow the reduction in the water level of my pond. It…
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First Day of Autumn?
For me the first day of autumn, should such a thing exist, is personal. It occurs when certain conditions are met, largely relating to indoor and outdoor temperature, geography and housing conditions.