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Tag Archives: humour
‘Ducker’ Barrington
Isn’t it curious how two very different aspects of human character can manifest themselves , under one roof, in one family and as a result of the same basic upbringing. ‘Ducker’ had a brother called Nicholas who, for some years,thought ‘Ali … Continue reading
Posted in character, creative writing, Fiction, humour, Talent, writing
Tagged character, confidence, environment, family, humour, life, musings, reflections, self-esteem, values, writing
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Death By Manners
There are individuals whose sensibilities and general wariness about causing offense can seriously damage their chances of making the best of their situation or talents. I am reminded of a famous, though receding event in the history of mankind when the … Continue reading
Posted in character, creative writing, employment, Fiction, skils, Talent, writing
Tagged character, confidence, conflict, environment, humour, life, musing, musings, reflections, talents, values, writing
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The Grand Opening of the Billiard and Indoor Sports Hall
Arthur Barratt Monckton, president of the local Golf and Rugby club, and his wife Doris Dryden Monkton, whose father had a surprising fondness for restoration playwrights, completed their preparations for the dinner and dance marking the opening of the new sports hall. It had been built after … Continue reading
Posted in character, community, creative writing, humour, recreation, Relationships, writing
Tagged character, conflict, environment, humour, musings, reflections, relationships
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Being Promising, Predictable or Unreliable
At sometime in our life, dependant on age we should be one of the first two. Number three is a word used for those who have drifted off-line or ” done their own thing” to such an extent that they … Continue reading
Posted in character, community, creative writing, employment, horse-riding, humour, Life, life2, skils, Uncategorized, writing
Tagged character, conflict, humour, inspiration, life, musings, reflections, values, work
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Unspeakable Acts
When I was younger I remember people talking about the Berlin Wall. About what life was like on the other side and how people would peer at it and the view of East Germany affordable through the Brandenburg Gate. To be … Continue reading
Posted in character, community, Health, humour, Life, old age
Tagged ageing, character, environment, humour, musing, reflections
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