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Giorno Felice di Nascita a Me

Image: kidscreen.com In other words, happy birthday to me. Yup, another year, another digit clocked up, yet I still feel the same as I did in my 20s. The main differences with me are all physical: I’m hairier everywhere except … Continue reading

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And Now The Weather, By Lothian Buses

Image: RichardWalter The rain is back. Summer is over. I knew it was raining heavily because Lothian Buses were running late yesterday morning; the two often go hand in hand. I could feel the waves of precipitation soaking through my … Continue reading

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Rollin’, Rollin’, Rollin

Image: TampaBay While perusing the pages of the electronic version of The Guardian yesterday lunchtime, I was delighted to discover that this very blog was highlighted for its Edinburgh Book Festival coverage in their Edinburgh Today supplement. This isn’t the … Continue reading

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It Pays To Google Oneself

Image: Forward Press A bath of ice. That’s what I need to cool my skin and return to a more normal temperature. I’m not really enjoying this week’s “great weather” because I can’t find a balance with clothes. It’s not … Continue reading

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The Publishing Cycle

Image: Franklin Regional Middle School The advent of yet more school holidays has seen me working my day job mornings from home this week. Honestly, the amount of holidays kids in Edinburgh get leads me to conclude why a large … Continue reading

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The Diners Do The ‘Dam

Image: Me I’ve been gone a few days. If you were following me on Twitter you’ll already know I was on a wee trip to Amsterdam with the lads, soaking up all the bevy and sunshine we could permit ourselves … Continue reading

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March GDR Review, And A Court Order

Monday was always going to be a busy day. With two deadlines up by the afternoon, an article to write for Tuesday’s SDR post, numerous other tasks to do for the month end, and an evening out at the Playhouse … Continue reading

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