Monthly Archives: July 2016

Sir Oswald Clarkson Demonstrates Economy

Posted on July 25, 2016 by Peter Wells aka Countingducks

 Malinslow, a name hard to say correctly after more than three beers, was a town which sought prominence through its annual poetry festival and used to gather a decent supply of the well-to-do, as well as a number of dishevelled … Continue reading →

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The Cost Of Me

Posted on July 11, 2016 by Peter Wells aka Countingducks

It took about forty years to realise we were complete strangers linked by common genes and history; and that moment of awakening took place after her death. During her life my mother lectured me constantly on my awkward manner, or … Continue reading →

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A Sort Of Goodbye

Posted on July 6, 2016 by Peter Wells aka Countingducks

You know that expression, “Live one day at a time:” well there comes a day for some of us, when we are living “One breath at a time”. That’s where Molly was at this moment; not all bad mind you: … Continue reading →

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