Author Archives: Dreamaticus

Adele: opening keynote singer (Rousse)

Posted on October 22, 2016 by Dreamaticus

The conference delegates turned to face the runway in the centre of the room. I followed their gaze to the plump woman with a microphone in her hand. How exciting that Adele was the keynote singer! Although I barely knew … Continue reading →

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Australia unappreciated (Rousse)

Posted on October 18, 2016 by Dreamaticus

I took a coach trip across Southern Australia. My travelling companion was a deaf old man. I tried to ignore him by reading a comic. I rarely looked out of the window and so was unable to really enjoy the … Continue reading →

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Privacy at risk in doctor-patient relationship (Rousse)

Posted on October 18, 2016 by Dreamaticus

I upset my whole family by refusing to allow them to attend my medical consultation. I was upset because the doctor invited TK to give his expert opinion on my mental health. Whatever happened to privacy in the doctor-patient relationship?

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A new baby and sticky prawn salad (Rousse)

Posted on October 16, 2016 by Dreamaticus

As the boat set sail for a tour of the harbour (£40 per person) SPL went into labour. How would she cope with a new baby at her age? Back home again I was making a mess wherever I went. … Continue reading →

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Interesting impending divorce makes up for boring birthday party and bookcase (Rousse)

Posted on October 13, 2016 by Dreamaticus

HW’s daughter’s 21st birthday party was dreadfully dull, as was N and SY’s bookcase. It was interesting, however, to learn that restaurateurs VC and CC were on the brink of divorce.

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Insolent student sleeps rough in public library (Rousse)

Posted on October 13, 2016 by Dreamaticus

Having spotted insolence in the student’s work I called him from the classroom out into the corridor to ask him to explain himself. He excused himself on the grounds of stress: his fitness business had failed in the US, he’d … Continue reading →

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Wooden man wouldn’t stop (Belle)

Posted on October 11, 2016 by Dreamaticus

A new trendy all-night members’ club had opened around the corner in Deptford. I went to view the facilities. Although I was only a guest, this didn’t stop me from shouting very loudly at a drunken, noisy woman. I put … Continue reading →

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A dangerous level crossing (Rousse)

Posted on October 6, 2016 by Dreamaticus

My sister almost ended up with all she ever wanted with a house in the countryside, two daughters (adopted), and a couple of ponies. However, the house was right next to a railway line and level crossing. This was a … Continue reading →

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Neglected baby suffers eye bleeds (Rousse)

Posted on October 6, 2016 by Dreamaticus

I managed to keep the baby alive with the minimum of care. I only looked at it once a day when I fed it a bottle and changed its nappy. The only indication that it was in any distress was … Continue reading →

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Yoga every morning (Rousse)

Posted on October 5, 2016 by Dreamaticus

At (yet another) University reunion JS told me that practised an hour of yoga every morning, even at weekends.

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