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On the Fence
Mum was a CND campaigner; her sister worked in atomic weapons research. I admired them both.
Apr 23
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My Tattiest Books
On World Book Day, a peek at my books that have fallen apart from use. What are yours?
Mar 5
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Small Prophets, love, loss and hoarding
Why do we find it so hard to let go?
Feb 26
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Before I Met My Match
I met Ian forty years ago this week. Who was I before?
Feb 5
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2026 vs 2016 and January Jolts
I’m outside my comfort zone and that’s not a bad thing.
Jan 22
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The Ghosts of Parties Past
Same time, same place, new year. Do you suffer from January blues?
Jan 7
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Paper Aeroplanes
You never can tell where your stories will land.
Dec 18, 2025
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Dear Agony Aunt…
Who do you turn to when you need a listening ear?
Dec 11, 2025
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Be More Lee
Lee Miller’s photographs, on show at Tate Britain in London, reveal her boldness, humour and unflinching eye. I am in awe.
Oct 16, 2025
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My Time-warp Wardrobe
Twiggy reminds me that my fashion sense is stuck in the past. What’s your era?
Sep 17, 2025
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Remember Who?
On epitaphs and memorials.
Sep 10, 2025
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The Spitfire pilot’s fate
A sequel to “Champagne. Unopened. 1945.” Plus: Tower of Mothers by Käthe Kollwitz.
Jun 25, 2025
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