Stop the clock; pause for reflection
OKAY, so life’s a journey. We all know that; it has been stated often enough. We also know, as with any journey, there will inevitably
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And he’s in charge of what?
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When a famous mystery writer becomes her own suspect
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Lighthouse death a legacy of family’s maritime links
AS far back as I can discover, the patriarchal side of my Celtic family has always had close links to the sea. It has brought
Patients need patience: the doctor will (not) see you now
DOCTORS must be loving this new world order. The one where they filter enquiries to such an extent that they are rarely bothered with having
The daily struggle: depression or pushups
MOSTLY I tend to ignore the endless flood of social media challenges nominating me to participate in the latest “Ten of …” lists. My main
Pedal power: what a difference a [day] bike makes
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Taut teaser a good introduction to German crime fiction
AND now for something completely different with a truly gripping thriller from a source not previously sampled. After years of immersion in the tide of
Perverse persistence of parents of the past
OKAY, so we know you cannot teach an old dog new tricks. For verification, just ask any woman who has tried to persuade a man
Signs of the times unread and ignored
EDUCATION standards are definitely slipping. Casual observation of the dosy dawdlers slowly refilling out streets indicates that this is so. So many citizens are showing