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Tales from the City–Mr. Post Man Please…

One of the things I marvel at is my life on both sides of the pond. There are so many little differences we  take for granted. For example, I was giving my dear friend my new address for the farm … Continue reading

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Doors- Two London Doors

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I was on my way to the London Library when I stepped across the street to capture an Iconic symbol of England, the phone box. The phone boxes are normally red, but there are black ones hanging about. I loved … Continue reading

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Tales From the City- A bookshop in London

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I was looking for an interesting door to photograph and the weather was, well just English. Sunny a few moments ago and now a very dark cloud was looming overhead. By chance I spied my downfall, a bookshop. One of … Continue reading

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Write On- Taking a Guardian Master Class in London

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Can you learn how to write? Learn how to be a novelist? Some say no, it’s an inborn talent. But even with an inborn talent there are tasks that all writers must endure. The muse must take a rest. For … Continue reading

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Home again and a big thank you to my heroes!

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There’s nothing like going out there and coming back home! Alaska was fabulous. Some of my expectations were met head on. Lumberjacks are awesome! Very Awesome.  It was a cruise, so I only saw a little part of Alaska, just … Continue reading

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Blog Break- Ted’s not impressed with lab burgers or talking robots!

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It’s summer and that time of year that I get things done that I can’t bear to do in the winter. The winter with its grey sky, warm fireplaces, cosy pubs, brisk walks is the time of year that I … Continue reading

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Tales from the City- Welcome to our world little one…

It’s a funny thing we do, we Brits,  a baby arrives and it’s a Royal one to boot,  so out charge the endless crowds of paparazzi, there is a baby watch, a rumour that Kate is at a certain hospital … Continue reading

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The Morning Rant…She said what? Are you spying on me?

It’s been in the news everywhere, and on both sides of the pond,  you really can’t escape it… Big Brother is spying on us. He’s reading our Facebook posts, our tweets, our comments on blogs, he’s checking every website one … Continue reading

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Unpacking the suitcase…Good Morning London

Travelling is always such great fun and  very awkward at times. I just got back from Holland and this trip reminded me again of how easy it is to pack too much clothing, or not have enough shoes. I got … Continue reading

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Tales from the City- A lucky bath and a very disappointed lad.

Strange things happen in the city, I’m lucky that I have been spared quite a few of them. When the family lived in Primrose Hill, in London, the war was on. My father was only a young boy when he … Continue reading

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