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First Ladies of Royal Ascot Morning January 2011
Dear Rowley, By George, I think I’m on the mend. Maybe it has something to do with the Romanian witches. Apparently, tonight is the night when their spells are at their most potent and they are exerting most of their … Continue reading
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Pomp & Circumstance December 2010
Dear Rowley, Aren’t pine needles a bugger to hoover-up? Come the 27th of December, I’m already over Christmas and ready to get cracking. Is there anything more mournful than Christmas decs after the event? They always call to mind Donatella … Continue reading
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A Town Mouse December 2010
Dear Rowley, One of the most profound comments ever made about international terrorism came courtesy of my great Aunt Joan Day one Christmas over a decade ago. A news item came on about the latest atrocity committee by the Tamil … Continue reading
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