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Since my last blog, I have been mostly biting my tongue. For those in foreign parts, in the UK it is now illegal to smoke inside a public building. In Wales (no idea about England) it is illegal to smoke in doorways or within a certain distance. In work

This week I have been mostly trying to keep calm. The dog has been very stressed by the fireworks, and one night he barked every single time he heard a bang, pop, or fizz. Perversely, once he’s gone to bed, and so have I, he doesn’t bark at them anymore.

Just under a month ago I bought a new washing machine online. I don’t have a partner as you know, so I paid the delivery people to install the new machine. All was well for about 2 weeks, and then the machine failed. I reset it, and off it went. After a

For the past few days the ship has been buffeted and blown by high winds and choppy seas. At 3am I was awake listening to the wind, and thankful that I don’t sleep in a hammock. Just the thought of it makes me feel queasy. The rain hasn’t been too bad,

without telling your loved ones that you love them. This was the title, or thereabouts, of an episode of a series; The Unit, I was watching a few years ago about military ops. The character in question had dashed off on a mission and forgot to tell his

At this moment the scurvy dog is enjoying the heat and humidity in Singapore where he’s spending a few days resting with his wife. They’re very stressed by the move so need some time off. My heart bleeds! He’d brought over a box of food (before he left)