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This poem has lingered in my
Posted on Mon, 09 May 2022
This poem has lingered in my mind. Beautiful and so well-constructed. Makes me a little tearful. It's our Pick of the Day. Do share on social media.
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I think that between here,
Posted on Mon, 09 May 2022
I think that between here, Twitter and Facebook, you have allowed many of us to share this moment of relief with you. It's also a very cleverly written piece that will have given many people a smile for you and your son today, as well as plenty...
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A wonderful poem. I always
Posted on Mon, 10 Jan 2022
A wonderful poem. I always think that when a writer can balance notes of reflection and imagery with sadness or regret alongside a hint of the comic then it adds such depth and humanity. Perfectly poignant. It's our Pick of the Day! Do share on...
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Read Part 2, then this Part,
Posted on Mon, 03 Jan 2022
Read Part 2, then this Part, then Part 2 again! Such a great start to a story. Immediately intriguing and very much enjoyed. It's our Pick of the Day - choosing this first one as then people can read from the start. (Hope the painting is ok, it's...
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This wonderful retelling is
Posted on Wed, 22 Dec 2021
This wonderful retelling is our Pick of the Day. Do share on Facebook and Twitter.
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Loved reading this - your
Posted on Sun, 28 Nov 2021
Loved reading this - your record of the walk had everything - nature, poetry, a scare, a mobile phone and comedy! Excellent. It sounds like it was lovely apart from the lost bit. :)
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Hi Ladybell, I'm so sorry
Posted on Thu, 14 Jan 2021
Hi Ladybell, I'm so sorry that you're going through this. This must be very hard for you. It must be so difficult too, as you have said, to feel that there is little respite at the moment due to COVID and lockdown. I would echo all of the above...
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Was the head returned with
Posted on Fri, 16 Oct 2020
Was the head returned with the giraffe, albeit separated or was the giraffe simply back headless, meaning someone still has the head somewhere, that's what I want to know. This is Pick of the Day for offering its usual wry humour at a time when...
Read full commentPosted in Pad Life 13: What The Giraffe??
I'm sure we are all offering
Posted on Fri, 07 Aug 2020
I'm sure we are all offering you a hug across the internet, Jenny, reading this. A lovely poem that is a beacon for your mum's kindness and how much she meant to you. She clearly passed her kind-hearted ness on to you too as this is always...
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Love the image of a house
Posted on Tue, 04 Aug 2020
Love the image of a house anchored in a sea of thousands. Also how in memories of rooms we seem to remember the quirkiest of details like the damp on the wall and how you made it into a race track. I remember being so ill for months when I was...
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