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Martha Kearney and the no knickers interview for Women’s Hour (Rousse)

Posted on May 31, 2018 by Dreamaticus

At the end of the interview Martha Kearney asked me to wait while she fetched something to cover me up. She returned with a beautiful royal blue cashmere coat. ‘We can’t have you sitting around the studio half-naked’ she explained. … Continue reading →

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Lost and found on the London Underground (Rousse)

Posted on May 28, 2018 by Dreamaticus

I was forever finding and losing people on the London tube. One day, for example, I spotted my O level history teacher Mrs T travelling in the opposite direction on the moving walkway. Then I ran into a girl from … Continue reading →

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Rousse supports Manchester City (Belle)

Posted on April 23, 2018 by Dreamaticus

I was on a coach trip to the Manchester football derby. There were impressive fan facilities and a jumble sale. My friend found a lovely cream and orange sweater on a stall and ran over to me. I was amazed … Continue reading →

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A pop art philanderer (Rousse)

Posted on February 18, 2018 by Dreamaticus

I had arranged to meet SC for a drink after work at 6:30pm, and it was already 6:35pm. I really couldn’t afford to be any later for our appointment so I abandoned the mess on my desk and headed out … Continue reading →

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Things to do in Paris (Rousse)

Posted on February 9, 2018 by Dreamaticus

The 2:00am train to Paris from Edinburgh was packed. I lost SL and the boys in the crowd of passengers as soon as I boarded and ended up sitting on the floor in the last coach. Only much later on … Continue reading →

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Early for the bus (Rousse)

Posted on September 10, 2017 by Dreamaticus

I put on my long black cashmere coat, hoisted my rucksack over my shoulders, and headed out of the door to the bus stop. I could see a number 11 coming down the hill, but didn’t manage to reach it … Continue reading →

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Full moon in seaside spectacle (Rousse)

Posted on September 6, 2017 by Dreamaticus

TPR was impatient that we leave as soon as possible so as not to miss the spectacle of the full moon over the sea. I packed my bikini and a spare jumper then jumped into the back of the car … Continue reading →

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A pair of shoes and a missed train (Rousse)

Posted on June 27, 2017 by Dreamaticus

It was like stepping back in time when I attended the professional networking event in London. All the old faces were there, including NO and DC. To make retrieving my belongings easier, I waited until the very end of the … Continue reading →

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Nicola Sturgeon to introduce friend tax (Rousse)

Posted on May 20, 2017 by Dreamaticus

4a Audrey Terrace, Edinburgh was a West End palace – and ours, all ours. We bought it for the ballroom and the prospect of the fabulous parties that we would host there. The immense front porch had plenty of space … Continue reading →

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Mike told to take a hike (Rousse)

Posted on November 14, 2016 by Dreamaticus

We were encouraged to work with external partners so I was pleased to have struck up a relationship with Mike. When he said that he had an urgent contract for me I grabbed my handbag, pulled on my coat, and … Continue reading →

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