Monthly Archives: October 2011

Sardines Again

Posted on October 26, 2011 by Peter Wells aka Countingducks

So this evening I opened another tin of sardines. To eat on toast of course. We all like variety so I have to sell it to myself. “Heavens” I say. “The tin opens more easily if you hold it with … Continue reading →

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First Steps

Posted on October 25, 2011 by Peter Wells aka Countingducks

Some time before I was born, about five hundred thousand years ago, I suppose we all lived in tiny widely spaced communities as separated from each other as it was possible to  be: living in caves , getting by on a … Continue reading →

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Two Points of View

Posted on October 21, 2011 by Peter Wells aka Countingducks

Currently I am on my own and in complete control of our home. Two things can happen. Freed from her appetite for making a bit of a mess wherever she goes I can move through the rooms like a frenzied … Continue reading →

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The Unique Ability

Posted on October 19, 2011 by Peter Wells aka Countingducks

Yesterday I watched a film I’ve always enjoyed. “Good Will Hunting” with Matt Damon, Robin Williams and a host of other good actors.I’m sure you’ve seen the film already so I won’t  labour over a description but the reason I mention it  … Continue reading →

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Getting to Know People

Posted on October 18, 2011 by Peter Wells aka Countingducks

I have some difficulties. Lots of people do. One of mine is that the people who most arouse my interest and curiosity are normally the hardest to get to know on any level. They are often awkward defensive and wary. Within … Continue reading →

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Twenty – Four Tea Bags.

Posted on October 13, 2011 by Peter Wells aka Countingducks

Yes I’ve counted them. I’ve got 2 pizzas, quite a lot of rice and a pot of sweet and sour sauce which should make at least three meals. Lets face it I’m pretty much in clover here, and with the … Continue reading →

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Martians bid for Harrods

Posted on October 7, 2011 by Peter Wells aka Countingducks

I hesitate to say this because I can’t be certain about the facts but I suspect that what I do know is considerably less than what I do not know. Lets start with the basics:  two plus two equals four. … Continue reading →

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Perfection! Whats That About

Posted on October 6, 2011 by Peter Wells aka Countingducks

You know the thing, sometimes we’re lucky and sometimes we’re not. I’ve had a bit of both I can tell you. and so have you for that matter so I won’t go on about it.One of my bits of good … Continue reading →

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One Hundred Posts

Posted on October 5, 2011 by Peter Wells aka Countingducks

Hard to believe I know. One of the high points is seeing how WordPress celebrate each post with words like “Wild”, “awesome” and the like. Unfortunately I forgot to note what it said for my hundredth post but it was probably … Continue reading →

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Reading Faces

Posted on October 4, 2011 by Peter Wells aka Countingducks

Do we get it right. I’ve no idea though no doubt people cleverer than me have written a book about it or more like three. Still it is that we focus on: the eyes and then the face when first … Continue reading →

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