Monthly Archives: December 2012

Bus stories

Posted on December 27, 2012 by

There has been a flurry of letters to this paper of late complaining about rude bus drivers. I’ve had a few incidents, including one who refused to believe my stop was called Comfortable Place. Which it rather unbelievably is. And … Continue reading →

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Boxing day

Posted on December 20, 2012 by

Just because I live on my own it doesn’t mean I’m lonely. I have chosen the single lifestyle because it suits me. And as far as I can see, the only drawback is that there is nobody but oneself to … Continue reading →

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Fitting tribute

Posted on December 13, 2012 by

I’m not sure if sibling rivalry goes beyond this mortal coil, but sadly my elder brother died recently and last week I found myself experiencing a touch of funeral envy. It wasn’t just that the church was crammed with three … Continue reading →

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Christmas humbug

Posted on December 6, 2012 by

I’ve told this seasonal story a hundred times but I think it’s worth telling again. I was on holiday on the tiny Caribbean island of Nevis, in the bargain break period leading up to Christmas. I had booked myself on … Continue reading →

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