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Solitary Refinement

Image: Ninrnimesh I had a much more productive and pleasant trip up town yesterday morning. Just like the day before, I was up early but this time I took the chance of a quiet house to enjoy a slow breakfast … Continue reading

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I Fancy Holland

Image: Jan Ramroth I found myself on the bus going through Edinburgh at the unfeasibly early time of 6:30am yesterday morning. I was to spend the day working in an unfamiliar building on the other side of Edinburgh and it … Continue reading

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English For A Day

Image: The Mirror England got a taste of what it’s like to be Scottish yesterday: dramatic failure after a bunch of promises about what might and should have been. Yes, England failed in the most Scottish of ways; they inflated … Continue reading

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Reasons To Be Cheerful

Image: Elegant Chic Yesterday was the 14th anniversary of my first ever Madness gig at a London venue. I’d seen them before by then, but travelling to London to see the Magnificent 7 on their home turf is like going … Continue reading

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On The Slide

Image: Donald MacLeod Long day yesterday, which by the end of it I’d to deteriorated into fatigue induced sickness. Nothing serious, mind you, just that I felt sicker the more the day the wore on until I had to admit … Continue reading

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Creative Suspicions

Image: Green Office I had a surprise day off work yesterday when I had to call in for some time so I could look after a sick family member. My doctor’s duties were called on until mid-afternoon, which meant I … Continue reading

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Rewriting And Turning Over

Image: 123rf.com I spent most of yesterday lathering after-sun cream on my pink forehead and the back of my neck. I was positively glowing as I walked around Edinburgh in the morning and stopped for a coffee and pastry to … Continue reading

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Leith Gala Day A Success

Image: Me I predicted yesterday would be hectic and so it proved. By the time last night came I was exhausted, sore and burnt (see picture to left). However, it was a great day being out and about, the Leith … Continue reading

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