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1506 of my comments have received 1522 Great Feedback votes

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Great story, Mark. You have a

Posted on Thu, 19 Aug 2021

Great story, Mark. You have a penchant for stories in council estate settings and an empathy that runs through your writing. Top quality, of course.

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Posted in Minefield

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Thanks for reading, insert.

Posted on Tue, 17 Aug 2021

Thanks for reading, insert. Yes, I have been registered for a while. I just need to work out what to read. Looking forward to it :)

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Posted in Leaving Home

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Italy is an amazing country.

Posted on Mon, 16 Aug 2021

Italy is an amazing country. I haven't visited Naples but a friend has and his description of it tallies with your wonderful poem.

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Posted in Naples: balcony overlooking Via Firenza

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I have seen both U2 and Stiff

Posted on Mon, 16 Aug 2021

I have seen both U2 and Stiff Little Fingers live in concert. There are some great musos included in this piece, David.

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Beautiful pic, a beautiful,

Posted on Tue, 17 Aug 2021

Beautiful pic, a beautiful, epic reverie, Jenny. Swept away with you, as always :)

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Posted in It's A Wonderful Life

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You have captured the

Posted on Sun, 15 Aug 2021

You have captured the juxtaposition of a woman attractive in capturing attention yet age taking its toll and masked with heavier make up. I can see through the low light and it's a sad but probably realistic image. Paul

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Posted in Patsy

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It seems unfair to be

Posted on Fri, 13 Aug 2021

It seems unfair to be attacked like that in Justin Mcacathy's book but I guess these things happen. It seems many held reservations about John Bowring's dealings in China, as well. This must have been a lot of work for you, Jean. Possibly a...

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Posted in Maria's Diary 41 and Epilogue

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John Bowring certainly packed

Posted on Tue, 10 Aug 2021

John Bowring certainly packed such a lot into his life and interesting that differing views were taken of his many endeavours. It looks like the Suffragettes were becoming more prominent at this point in time.

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Posted in Maria's Diary 40

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"...like satin gloves in

Posted on Fri, 06 Aug 2021

"...like satin gloves in rapturous applause.." This is wonderfully written with an ominous last line. A very well deserved POTD!

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Gosh what a busy entry.

Posted on Fri, 06 Aug 2021

Gosh what a busy entry. Elizabeth Barrett Browning, Prince Albert and Emily being my highlights. A sad episode too with so much death. I imagine Emily was missed by many after all that wonderful, selfless work she did.

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