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Santa Pause
Santa Pause John Jones hated his name, its mundanity matched only by the inane notion of Christmas. In truth, it hadn’t always been this way. A...
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Christmas Skies
An homage to John Betjeman and inspired by his poem written in 1954 called ‘Christmas’ Christmas Skies Chiming church-bells peal from afar, summoning...
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Where Maps End
Where Maps End Rays of maple light shimmer at sunrise, Dawn’s horizon cast on a glass sea below. Enveloping nascence, A quiet overture of birdsong...
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Who Wants to Live Forever?
For Halloween 2024 Who Wants to Live Forever? Fritz Erlinger was a name that came to haunt me, torture me as my life unfolded. Yet, in the beginning...
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Ghost Story
Ghost Story I don’t believe in ghosts. At least that’s what I’ve always said. Memories can be fragile. I should be lucid and know exactly what I’m...
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“I finally reasoned that my
Posted on Thu, 01 Jan 2026
“I finally reasoned that my placement here was a gift; not a punishment.” Maybe a timely metaphor for the year to come.
This is today's Facebook, X/Twitter and BlueSky Pick of the Day.
Congratulations and a Happy New Year to you...
Read full commentPosted in The Other Side of the Attic Window II
Beautifully done, Philip. I
Posted on Wed, 31 Dec 2025
Beautifully done, Philip. I enjoyed that.
Sparkling and meaningful dialogue.
Happy New Year to you.
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A moving reminder that this
Posted on Sat, 27 Dec 2025
A moving reminder that this time of year is as much about remembering those no longer with us as it is about celebrating with family and friends.
This is today's Facebook, X/Twitter and Bluesky Pick of the Day.
Congratulations, Ewan...
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As ever, a clever story with
Posted on Sat, 27 Dec 2025
A clever story with a subtle twist at the end. Very nice done.
[Should that say "...his openness..?]
Sometimes it's about who we know. Enjoyed a lot.
Read full commentPosted in What shall we do with Zebedee?
There's very definitely a
Posted on Sun, 14 Dec 2025
There's very definitely a lovely rhythm to this. I enjoyed it a lot. Yes, wishing you and your family a wonderful Christmas. Paul
Read full commentPosted in "Christmas with a Child's View" (....Santa Claus, Pere Noel, Father Christmas, Sinterklaas, Saint Nicholas, Kris Kringle....)
An important message that
Posted on Sun, 07 Dec 2025
An important message that never gets old. Merry Christmas to both David and Alfred.
Read full commentPosted in All I Want For Christmas ….? By Alfred N.Muggins
Oh that's so kind of you,
Posted on Tue, 21 Oct 2025
Oh that's so kind of you, Penny. The comment you left on the original version meant a lot to me also. Hoping to be around on site more soon. Just got a lot going on in real life at the moment. Paul :)
Read full commentPosted in Why does it always rain in graveyards?
Papa’s got another brand new
Posted on Wed, 03 Dec 2025
Papa’s got another brand new teapot. Ah yes...a Pigbag reference from my teen years. Always a joy to read your monthly updates, T.
[We won't mention the footie *cough*]
Keep 'em coming. They are an inspiration to many of us. ...
Read full commentPosted in The Strange Case of Dr Gunchev and Crazy Ludo
Another wonderful addition to
Posted on Fri, 14 Nov 2025
Another wonderful addition to your already brimming collection of life writing, T.
This is today's Facebook, X/Twitter and BlueSky Pick of the Day.
Congratulations.
[Only ever had Irn Bru on a couple of occasions. Not sure...
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Ukraine and Gaza both
Posted on Fri, 14 Nov 2025
Ukraine and Gaza both difficult situations. Putin won't take a back step and Gaza borders on being intractable. Not sure where it will all end.
Read full commentPosted in Easter 2025 by Alfred N.Muggins (Rogue Reporter (please don’t shoot me, I’m only the armchair journalist))
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