Author Archives: Dreamaticus

Librarians infiltrate 10 Downing Street (Rousse)

Posted on November 12, 2020 by Dreamaticus

I thought that I was being interviewed for the post of Librarian at Loughborough University. In fact, it was for the role of second in command. I’d be taking over from a suited man who was returning to work at … Continue reading →

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Caribbean boat wreck survivor (Rousse)

Posted on November 2, 2020 by Dreamaticus

I was one of the lucky one. When the wave overturned the open boat, I remembered the drill to kick of my boots, discard my hat, stuff my glasses into my pocket, and then swim until I found a float … Continue reading →

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Donald Trump the thief and Boris Johnston the fool (Rousse)

Posted on October 29, 2020 by Dreamaticus

I was being courted by two world leaders. First Donald Trump wanted to do business me. I agreed to an audience with him. He looked so much younger than he appeared in the media, and spoke kindly without his grating … Continue reading →

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Middle-aged Swedish lesbian spoon art (Rousse)

Posted on October 25, 2020 by Dreamaticus

My preparations for the World War II commemoration competition was going well. I had already produced a two page A4 document using a selection of inks in a rainbow of colours and my beautiful handwriting, I was confident that I … Continue reading →

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A sunblock bottle hoarder in dip-dye blue jeans (Rousse)

Posted on October 22, 2020 by Dreamaticus

I challenged my sister J, who had always claimed that she was not a hoarder. Why did she keep a collection of empty orange plastic sunblock bottles? There were at least 15 on her shelf, some of which dated from … Continue reading →

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North Sea cello concert (Rousse)

Posted on October 20, 2020 by Dreamaticus

At dawn on the last day of my holiday, I walked down to the shoreline of the cold grey North Sea. Already there were several brave souls in the water. Most were taking an early morning dip dressed only in … Continue reading →

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Falling in love with a puppeteer and hill tapestry (Rousse)

Posted on October 17, 2020 by Dreamaticus

My true love was a puppeteer. When his marriage of three decades collapsed due to the arrival of two very late children, he finally found me. My new man opened my eyes to art forms that I had never know … Continue reading →

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Lost in a forest, all alone (Rousse)

Posted on October 15, 2020 by Dreamaticus

It was alright for the sheep that wanted to reach the pasture from the shoreline. They simply ran across the single track road, then leapt up the cliff-face, skilfully securing their feet in rocky nooks and crannies on their ascent. … Continue reading →

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Paul McCartney confesses nothing (Rousse)

Posted on October 13, 2020 by Dreamaticus

Now that I had Paul McCartney’s confidence, I risked a few words about my aunt. He was more than happy to talk, but had no memory whatsoever of their teenage relationship, nor the dedication of PS I love you.

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An unintentional insult (Rousse)

Posted on October 11, 2020 by Dreamaticus

Through the car window, I thought that I saw KA wearing a long thin pale yellow jumper dress in the new deli in Hexham. I parked nearby and walked back along the road to the shop. Sure enough it was … Continue reading →

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