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…an aeroplane passes in front of the moon and turns from blinking lights to perfect silhouette.

Reading Calvin and Hobbes in bed, I turn out the light and briefly turn on the radio to check the alarm. First word I hear is “Calvinistic”. Just now, watching Cape Wrath. Line of dialogue: “How’s Jack Donnelly?”. I turn … Continue reading →

I’m no ‘green champion’ – I do compost all appropriate kitchen waste and I recycle paper, but have been known to throw tin cans, bottles and plastic in the bin. But this toothbrush makes me mad. It contains a non-replaceable … Continue reading →

Our new ironing board cover needs ironing. The vacuum cleaner could do with a quick hoover, also.

Outside Royal Festival Hall early in the morning, about 50 identically dressed construction workers in a neat queue lining up to get on site, all wearing same hard hats and high visibility tabards. Title: “Hi-ho, hi-ho, it’s off to work … Continue reading →