Tag Archives: Canada

Groundhog Day

Image: Slate.com Happy Groundhog Day! Although this is mainly an American and Canadian custom, I love the whole idea of it. Punxsutawney Phil comes out and if he sees his shadow, we get six more weeks of winter. As it … Continue reading

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No Shit, Sherlock

Image: Wantoobee Baccara Revisions BACCARA BURNING is fully under way now that I’ve begun the regime of getting up WELL before the day job to work on it. By 6am I was ready and writing and it felt great; I … Continue reading

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Supergrass And An Evening with Yann Martel

Image: Leap in the Dark It was back to work for me yesterday after a couple of hell-raising days off work. I was through in Glasgow on Tuesday and got back late on Wednesday afternoon, my mood one of cheery … Continue reading

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1 Decade And 3

Image: 13 Today is a special day in our house. It’s my daughter’s birthday—she’s 13 years old! That’s 13 I said; Thirteen; 1 decade and 3! Do I feel like an old fart? Well, yeah, kind of, which is why … Continue reading

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