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Monthly Archives: November 2010
‘How It Feels’, Brendan Cowell
I recently resolved not to write any more negative book reviews, which is why you will not be reading my thoughts on Brendan Cowell’s How it Feels. Thank you.
Posted in Uncategorized
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A Return to Form: Erasing the Cat
The other day a friend told me that my blog had become rather boring lately. He said all my posts seemed to be about books and crosswords and stupid things, when what everyone really wanted to know about was the cat. … Continue reading
An exchange of cross words (or, why there is no book review this week either)
I found the cat doing anagrams when I came home today. At least I assume that’s what she was doing: the scrabble tiles were scattered about her on the rug and she had a look of fierce concentration on her face. … Continue reading
Posted in Book reviews & other bookish things, Cats, Other bookish things
Tagged cryptic crosswords, david astle, puzzled
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A Knock at the Door
Thank God for that stranger turning up unexpectedly at my front door, or I’d have nothing at all to write about. For the last week or so I’ve been acutely aware that I need to write a new post – … Continue reading
Posted in Blogging & Writing
Tagged callan park, door-knocking, lack of inspiration, let down by cat, music, sophia marie
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