Continuing to spread some light and pleasure to those confined by the current crisis. See post 1, here, for an explanation. This is the fourth post. 'Regular visitors will see the accompanying picture is of the same location as yesterday.' Sorry, folks. I was tired when I posted this and didn't notice I'd included this …
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373 pages Time Travel/Science Fiction/Alternative History Thoughtful, engaging science fiction with a real handle on a scientific topic is less common than might be expected, bearing in mind the name of the genre. But Overstrike is a great example of how it can be done well. Looking at themes of free will and ethics, and …
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Continuing to spread some light and pleasure to those confined by the current crisis. See post 1, here, for an explanation. This is the third post. Regular visitors will see the accompanying picture is of the same location as yesterday. Below is a sort of explanation of why. Fair Weather or Foul Skies were grey …
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Continuing to spread a bit of light and pleasure to those confined during the current crisis. See post 1, here, for an explanation. This is the second post. It’ll help others enjoy this bit of nature if readers here would spread the word with the ‘share’ buttons below. Let’s all do what we can for …
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For the last few days, I’ve posted, on Twitter, a single shot taken on my daily exercise walk in the Forest of Dean with my wife. My intention is to spread a little light and joy into the lives of all who are confined to their homes or other buildings because of the Covid19 crisis. …
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Continuing the description of books on words and language listed in the introductory post, which you’ll find here. Book 25: Shorter Oxford English Dictionary (2 Volumes): Hardback, 3,743 pages, plus the preface, an eighteen age article ‘A brief history of English’, a twelve page ‘Guide to the use of the dictionary’, two pages of ‘Abbreviations’, …
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On the 1st of each month I remind followers of this blog the creative writing contest table has been updated. (I update it several times every month, but this reminder comes just once!) If you’d like this monthly reminder as an email to motivate you, please click the ‘Follow this blog’ button at the top …
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If this pandemic has shown us anything, it’s demonstrated vividly those occupations that really matter. Below, listed alphabetically and not in order of importance, are those jobs without which we can’t live civilised lives. Please use the ‘Comments’ space below to add/subtract from this, giving your reasons. Broadcasters (who provide vital information and stress-relieving entertainment)Civil …
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Continuing the description of books on words and language listed in the introductory post, which you’ll find here. Book 24: Roget’s Thesaurus of English words and phrases (the original): Hardback, 1254 pages, including 613 pages of ‘index’. First published in 1852 by Peter Mark Roget. Mine is the 1987 new edition published by The Bath …
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For today’s weekly creative post, I’m giving you a bit of flash fiction. Considering how many people are caring for others in the current climate, I thought a touch of gentle humour on the topic might be appropriate. Enjoy! # Steps Every time! Can’t the old fool decide? If he’d make up his mind, I …
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Long, early morning shadows and a blue sky. With much of the world’s population confined to their homes, or at least only able to be outside if isolated from other people, my wife and I decided to take one of our regular walks in the forest to celebrate the day. Our daughter is currently living …
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Continuing the description of books on words and language listed in the introductory post, which you’ll find here. Book 23: Oxford Dictionary of Current Idiomatic English. subtitled Volume 1: Verbs with Prepositions and Particles: Hardback, 396 pages, including 2 indices. First published in 1975 by Oxford University Press. Mine is the 1984 sixth impression. I …
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237 pages Nonfiction This book is about plumbers and their experiences in the world of pipes, sewers, toilets, poo, and everything that impacts on their lives in that role. I’ll try to avoid scatological humour in this review, but I’m not promising anything! If you’ve ever had to invite or beg a plumber to unblock …
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The first of a series of 'creative' posts I promised a while ago for Wednesdays. I Dream of a Day When I dream of a day whenRacists learn they’re related to those they hatePolluters are forced to live in the poison they spreadCheats are made to pay for their crimesWomen are heard, respected, and valued …
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Continuing the description of books on words and language listed in the introductory post, which you’ll find here. Book 22: Oxford Compact Thesaurus: Hardback, 967 pages. First published in 1997 by Oxford University Press. Mine is the 2001 second edition. I paid nothing for it; it was part of a free promotional offer from an …
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