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Lucinda Legerwood awarded PhD (Rousse)

Posted on October 9, 2015 by Dreamaticus

BB hosted the viva in his office, HR chaired it, and the candidate – Lucinda Legerwood of BBC Apprentice fame – engaged in conversation with the female external examiner in Wolverhampton by Skype. I was on the beach when I … Continue reading →

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A dismal pyjama performance (Rousse)

Posted on October 8, 2015 by Dreamaticus

On the day that the Assistant Principal came to observe my teaching everything went wrong. Over 30 students turned up to the class for the first time – and this was week 5 The overheard projector played YouTube videos over … Continue reading →

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White rabbit moves in with deer (Rousse)

Posted on October 7, 2015 by Dreamaticus

I lay in the bath pondering the state of my surroundings. TPR had done his best to make minor repairs to the bathroom but they could hardly be called professional: the toilet roll holder was crammed into a corner where … Continue reading →

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Fake cop chases the gangs of Hexham (Rousse)

Posted on October 7, 2015 by Dreamaticus

I missed the party. This was just as well because I, amongst others, knew that there really was nothing to celebrate. The hostess was well aware of this too. She communicated her dismay at her failed marriage in her choice … Continue reading →

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Inspired by Bill Hicks (Rousse)

Posted on October 5, 2015 by Dreamaticus

Part of the comedy challenge for the four performers was to include mention of audience members in their sets. Suddenly I was very popular. It wasn’t my contributions to I’m sorry I haven’t a clue that attracted the attention of … Continue reading →

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Copycat campus shootings come to the UK (Rousse)

Posted on October 4, 2015 by Dreamaticus

AM was interviewed first. Then it was my turn. By the end of the day each of us had been offered a chair at Northumbria University. How amazing that we would be working together! We were both happy to be … Continue reading →

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iPhone suffers a soaking (Rousse)

Posted on October 3, 2015 by Dreamaticus

KA abandoned her own family and moved in with mine. She took the rooms above the annex that we rented out to a potter and other craftspeople. I was worried when I heard that my mother did all the cleaning. … Continue reading →

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Social work as a career (Rousse)

Posted on October 2, 2015 by Dreamaticus

AY was struggling to identify a job for herself from holiday brochures. I advised that she look at the careers literature instead. I recommended that she consider training as a social worker. This conversation took place at her parents’ house. … Continue reading →

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A near-drowning in the north sea (Rousse)

Posted on September 23, 2015 by Dreamaticus

TPR and I almost drowned. When we fell into the sea he was lucky enough to be carrying a small dinghy. Even so I first to swim to the harbour wall and clamber up the green metal ladder to the … Continue reading →

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Finding a job in Bristol (Rousse)

Posted on September 23, 2015 by Dreamaticus

DM (again – the school friend of my sister) showed us the way to the station. From here we took the local train to York. During the short journey I handed over my MacBook Air and iPhone to TPR. Although … Continue reading →

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