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Category Archive: Ageing

For the Benefit of …

Written a little poem for amateur Saturday night rockers everywhere. Enjoy.   Benefit Gig (For the benefit of […]

February 21, 2015 Ageing, Music, Poetry

Rocking On for a Fistful of Fries

A few (un)rock ‘n’ roll thoughts in the light of recent gigs Rock ‘n’ Roll in deepest rural […]

November 23, 2014 Ageing, Culture, Fun, Life, Rock 'n' Roll, TRAVEL, Weekend

Goodbye My Old Friend

« Goodbye my old friend, » I whispered, gently patting him on the shoulder and then stroking his sleeve. I […]

October 25, 2014 Ageing, Culture, Death, Fashion, Heritage, History, Life, Music, Smoking

Where to put the stiffs in a heatwave

Climbing into the car like stepping into a sauna. The dashboard thermometer reads 42°c. The car has been […]

July 18, 2014 Ageing, Death, France, French, Holidays, Weather, Wine

Raining Cats, Dogs, Cows and Golden Showers or True Recycling

Hooray – Summer’s here and the time is right for … Well you won’t be dancing in the […]

July 6, 2014 Ageing, Economy, Gardening, Life, Uncategorized

Of War Service and Jigsaw Puzzles and what we tell our kids

More of my unchecked weekly ramblings.  What we tell our kids about ourselves. What we choose to tell […]

June 8, 2014 Ageing, Death, Education, France, French, Heritage, History, Life, Military, Philosophy

Sunday Laundromat Musings

Never knew a trip to the laundromat could be such a catalyst for writing. Time to share some […]

November 24, 2013 Ageing, Culture, Death, Life, Paris, Philosophy

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How the Old Die In bed. Incoherent. Incontinent. In geriatric wards. In bedlam. In death bedlam. Hospital bed, […]

October 12, 2013 Ageing, Death, Life

The October Country

« … that country where it is always turning late in the year… » Ray Bradbury’s October Country. « That country […]

October 12, 2013 Ageing, Autumn, Christmas, Life, Philosophy

Don’t Brussel Sprout Your Kids, or, F***ing Up your Kids in Larkin Mode with badly-cooked offensive veg

This is a reflective and rambling post that contains strong language and brussel sprouts. You have been warned. […]

October 11, 2013 Ageing, Health, Life

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