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The Art of Conversation, it’s your responsibility………

Ah, the art of conversation... I pause while we all recall a memorable evening of conviviality and erudition................... Ahead of the game for the week, I thought I would pop down the pub for a Friday lunchtime drink just in case Computer John was in. Computer John works from home, and, after a hard week… Continue reading The Art of Conversation, it’s your responsibility………

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Book Review: “This is how you lose her” – Junot Diaz

In recent years, in fact for some time now, my reading choices have been driven by one key criteria. The author must not be English. Of course, there may have been the odd exception but they have been rare indeed. I know enough about England and it’s class system, thank you. I’ve had enough period… Continue reading Book Review: “This is how you lose her” – Junot Diaz

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Get thee to a library………….

I have pinched this verbatim / as is from my good friend Button because I thought it was just great and a salutary message to us all.................I hope you enjoy it....................   I seem to have plodded through this week amidst a mist of yawns with drowsy functioning…I’m quite sure the government has secretly squeezed… Continue reading Get thee to a library………….