Mar
30

I Win

People feud in all sorts of funny ways. Some take up arms — guns and knives and such weapons of localised destruction. Some scrap and brawl. More often people shout and scream and a few, presumably cleverly, plant their landmines entirely in subtext. Sparring subtextually presents a puzzle to those who prefer to be challenged. … Continue reading »

Mar
21

Pavlov’s Dog

Last January I rescued a dog from Battersea Dogs Home. I prefer not to recall December in detail. Read about my Christmas if you wish, or suffice it to say I fell ill. I wanted to somehow kick-start my recovery and knew dogs provide love, companionship and at least an hour a day outside walking, come rain … Continue reading »