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Teenaged tutors at the University of Oxford (Rousse)

Posted on March 18, 2013 by Dreamaticus

It was festival time in Edinburgh and celebrities were everywhere. When we passed a BBC van my niece BMcC recognised a famous drama director and Oxford academic. As B was a keen actress herself, and planning to take up a … Continue reading →

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Rousse’s presentation skills are pushed to the limit

Posted on March 18, 2013 by Dreamaticus

I gathered the print-outs of my typed notes and turned up at the classroom as planned to give the students a quick run-down on the third year placement module. Once inside, however, I found my boss and a couple of … Continue reading →

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Drug addiction contributes to project failure (Rousse)

Posted on March 17, 2013 by Dreamaticus

The pallor of the student’s skin shone blue, as did the whites of his eyes. Here was yet another case of drug addiction amongst the undergraduates. I could also read confusion in his expression as he handed over his dissertation. … Continue reading →

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Where to live in south London (Rousse)

Posted on March 17, 2013 by Dreamaticus

I was looking for a new flat in south London. I needed to track down an expert for the best advice on where to live. I considered the qualifications of my friend ECM. Every day she travelled by train from … Continue reading →

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Dead grandmother joins Rousse on an uncomfortable trip to Ireland (Rousse)

Posted on March 16, 2013 by Dreamaticus

It was a long journey to Ireland by sea and coach. My poor Granny H, dressed in her usual uniform of camel, smiled the whole way, but in my heart I knew that she was not enjoying herself – especially … Continue reading →

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A beautiful pale pink backless cotton-silk top finds a new home (Rousse)

Posted on March 16, 2013 by Dreamaticus

I was sorting through my mother’s knitting and found a lovely unworn pale pink backless cotton-silk top. I knew just the person for this exclusive handmade garment: my friend NP.

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Ditching a Hugh Grant lookalike leads to divorce disaster number 2 (Rousse)

Posted on March 15, 2013 by Dreamaticus

How had I got myself into such a terrible mess? Six weeks earlier I’d ditched a gorgeous Hugh Grant lookalike for this hapless, over-tall, skinny-framed, dark greasy-haired, pale-faced idiot hovering at conference reception in an ill-fitting suit. What was he … Continue reading →

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Vending machine bonus (Rousse)

Posted on March 15, 2013 by Dreamaticus

I found a vending machine that spat out £1 coins in exchange for loose coppers.

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Toilet drugs haul (Rousse)

Posted on March 13, 2013 by Dreamaticus

I heard that there was “free stuff” in the men’s toilets. I hovered by the door and managed to catch a glimpse of the goods on a desk: a mix of pink 40th and 50th birthday cards, plus some pens … Continue reading →

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Belle’s dream deluge (Rousse)

Posted on March 13, 2013 by Dreamaticus

Belle had been without a computer for a week. This explained why she posted nine new dreams to Dreamaticus in a single day.

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