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The book they tried to ban.

One week moves effortlessly into another week, and for many of us it all seems repetitive. For some its because of the lockdown, but in...

Sales of the Unexpected

Almost half-way through the year and there’s no let-up in Pat’s condition, and a worrying sign now of a progressive deterioration. We are...

Half full or half empty?

It has been a week now since Pat was discharged from hospital and signed off from cancer treatment, but that does not stop her getting...

Down in the dumps

Pat came home from hospital yesterday but has now declined further treatment. This means we are heading into the unknown. Whatever comes,...

Unclogging my brain and the garden

I would like to say this has been a good week for Pat but I can’t. Since being discharged from hospital, it has been mostly downhill. We...

A bucket and spade for me

This time last week, Pat was in hospital and was discharged during the afternoon, which I thought was a bit quick. This Wednesday she was...

More than just a mixed bag

Quite a mixed week for me one way or another. Pat had her chemo on Monday and by Wednesday she was very ill. She ended up in hospital of...

Some people see things differently

I would like to begin by paying tribute here to Captain Thomas Moore, the 99-year-old veteran who has raised an incredible £20,000,000...

No separation

What a week again for all of us. Doesn’t help having to look after a sick wife knowing that each time I go out I may pick up the bug. I...

Fencing & Painting

Another drab week for Pat, but she’s pulling through now. Two more weeks to her penultimate chemo, then one more. I know we could all do...

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Michael Parker

I have to apologise but there will be no activity on this site since the sad passing of my wife. My books are still available though.