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Richard Dawkins in the curry house (Oxford)
Coming in from the rain to collect my order I am greeted by a vision in the corner Richard Dawkins - scourge of God sits with his family enjoying his...
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A beginner’s guide to social change
When a small man died, alone, in a forest community leaders were unable to agree on whether the right to demand justice in the newspapers belonged to...
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Flat screen
The man who has come to fix the washing machine says “You’ve got a very small TV. Why don’t you get a bigger one? Our TV, is the biggest TV I have...
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Argibel The Orc : The Bitter Romantic Chapter 1
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He felt the cold breeze of the early morning stirring through the caverns, despite it being summer. ‘Oh curses, I need another pee,’ he swore under...
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Life.
It’s a good job…. This week was talking to my son Daniel, just in passing, I can’t remember the conversation now, but I remember thinking, I wouldn’t...
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The bridge of Sante Fe
Behind a dirty sunset near the bridge of Sante Fe she sat alone clutching her passport in a hand that had waved and punched and pointed She left...
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The Test Of Time
The Test Of Time By Paul McCann You don’t need to be clever and wise , to see things that no one understands . You can’t hold on to the edge of your...
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“… They will not sweep over you.”
[Continuing the hymn-for-Sundays series] Flood and storms can pound and shake me, who can hold my head above? Faithful Brother won’t forsake me,...
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The hidden painting chapter 5
Can a friend shine a light on the situation?
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Apt. Bldg. Menu
From our front door I can see & hear- pigeons plodding in all directions seeking leftover crumbs the sounds of babbling children eagerly home...
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Valleys of my mind
I walk through the valleys of my mind high and low I climb sunset and the morning drew and I hear an old song and I think of you long ago memories...
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The Speech Writer Pt. 3
Pearl had lied. She had lied to herself for over 5 years. Or maybe she hadn't, graduation was a long time ago, she could be grabbing at air. When...
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What Would I Do Differently?
This is a question that has been asked many times before, throughout history. What would I do differently if I knew I had a year, a month, a week to...
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White Riot
Lard white feet in M&S trainers That once kicked ass in Forest Hills The fire in the belly is now indigestion ‘Cos I’ve forgotten to take my...
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Give Them The Money. Part Three.
I knew it was the ambulance crew before I answered the phone as it showed on my mobile, no caller ID I didn’t know what to expect, but I knew it...
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Winter
arrives as marauding flakes cruising through space like an armada of eagles in flight flinging themselves across tree tops – houses & anxious...
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Cable
When my wife asked me to pay for cable TV, I chose to ignore it. I told her that if she wanted cable, she would have to pay for it. She figured out...
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You Know Who You Are But You Don't
Words for the sweet people Loved and unaware From us poor souls who stand Slightly off balance (with a tiny stone in our shoe) In silent adoration We...
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Sorry Karen
Hey - Karen at Table 3 I’m sorry Karen, I forgot the mayo For your sweet potato fries And I understand the prison sentence And fury in your eyes And...
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