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A Moment that Changed the World
"The moment has come. Centuries from now almost all human beings have lost the ability to see." So says the trailer for #Apple TV's new series [...]
Through the Big Door
"Where's the exit?' I asked, trying to beat a retreat from Café Nero Piccadilly. "First door," my tea drinking companion replied. If you have ever been [...]
Help is at Hand
In the six months that I have been working form home, I have been meaning to secure my passwords, which are now abundant. I'm with an [...]
The Bee in my Bonnet
I've been cursing the turn of the month and the annual arrival of bees up the nose which are a fair indication that the start of [...]
Friendship
The Flatmate (that was), is now up to her neck in Italian Politics and any chit chat has to be by appointment and booked ahead. We [...]
Called to the Bar
The Grand was having his morning nap. The Son was working away in another room and not to be disturbed. The DiL got out her laptop [...]
Fags, Bags and Worse
The Grand can now walk independently. I have been surprised that he can out manoeuvre those of us who have more than half a century of [...]
The Mystery of the Blue Grass
The Sister has a wonderful garden. It's awash with colour and raspberries. It's full of interesting quirks: Planting, statues, places to sit, bee hives and fruiting [...]