Monthly Archives: December 2010

Amidst the devastation of Ypres

Posted on December 27, 2010 by

Pat Barker has, for a long time, been one of the British contemporary writers I most admire. I first came across her work when, as a teacher in Japan, I managed to persuade a student to buy me a load … Continue reading →

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Merry Christmas

Posted on December 25, 2010 by

I’m at home with the family where I spend every Christmas. As a child I had very large Christmases where we would stay over with our relatives – often 15-20+ people. Very fond memories of those years.  And they were … Continue reading →

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A note to Estella

Posted on December 19, 2010 by
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Anthony

Posted on December 18, 2010 by

Talk about a ‘boy next door’ face… If I didn’t have so much doughnut and alcohol induced fat on me – I might have a physique like that… Anthony Perkins born 4 April 1932 (d. 1992) Actor Anthony Perkins is … Continue reading →

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Vignettes – 08/12/10

Posted on December 8, 2010 by

A cold morning – running for the bus. Young inner-city school children with Santa hats on. Laughing. ‘Tis the season. It never ceases to amaze me when I see young kids going to school in the morning in central London. … Continue reading →

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I saw the best minds of my generation destroyed by madness

Posted on December 6, 2010 by

Source photo courtesy of Ryan Edward Miller

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