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, sometimes making connections that surprise even me! My diary entries simply record what is on my mind and reference many years of personal knowledge, insight and experience ‘off the top of my head’ rather than any other source. I also like to keep them brief; they are not essays after all!
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Over-sensitive?
After good conversation last night I should this morning feel ‘up’, so why do I find I feel slightly ill at ease? Am I over-sensitive?
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Distracting Decisions?
This morning I seem to be finding it hard to make a simple decision: should I venture into town this afternoon? Trivial though it is, this thought is distracting me from the madness out there…
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Metabolic Gain!
I feel reasonably warm this morning – but why? The temperature in the home is exactly the same as it was a month ago, when I felt cold and wanted to switch the heating on. Psychology plays a part but that is not on my mind at the moment…
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Work-shy Pensioner!
I am feeling frivolous this morning, and it is my intention to relax, preferably in a horizontal position and without interruption from the world outside. But how will the housework get done?
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Mean Beer Festival?
I always look forward to the annual Maltings beer festival in Newton Abbot, but joy was ripped out of me upon arrival last night. I have enjoyed every event in over 25 years and, despite everything, managed to enjoy this one too. However, the word ‘mean’ kept popping up in my head…
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Beer Week!
A friend arrives today from Yorkshire, on the eve of one of the biggest beer festivals in the country. I am looking forward to it!
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Morning Coffee?
This morning I am enjoying my cappuccino but not as much as I used to – it is not as hot as I like it. I think my espresso machine may be on the blink which, given that it is less than 10 years old, is somewhat distressing. Can I afford to replace it?
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Working Retirement?
This morning I feel up against the clock. I have three big jobs to get done in the next few days, but hopefully friends and family will get some enjoyment from my efforts.
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Ukrainian Vodka!
It is mid-morning and I am reasonably well recovered from an over indulgence in the pub yesterday. It would seem that drinking neat Ukrainian vodka after a number of beers may have been unwise given my somewhat hazy recollection of getting home…
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Forever Home?
This morning I am looking forward to good conversation and a few beers in a pub in town. I will forget, for a few hours at least, about my failure to find a ‘forever’ home at a rent I can afford.
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Meaningful Meetings!
A full day of ‘meetings’ ahead – a far too formal term for encounters with friends and family. No doubt topped-off with a pint or three in the pub.
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Future History?
I am not feeling well and consequently felt I should not post my morning diary today. But then, it should be a ‘warts and all’ affair and not all the good stuff.
Colin Anderson 