Tag Archives: library

Begging Martin Jarvis (Rousse)

Posted on April 28, 2025 by Dreamaticus

When Martin Jarvis was working on the counter of the public library, I wasn’t the only one desperate for him to put down his stamp and read stories to us instead. ‘Just half an hour, please!’ I begged.

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Identifying elite US and UK universities (Rousse)

Posted on March 14, 2025 by Dreamaticus

I told a gaggle of American students that everything that I had ever learnt about elite US universities came from watching films. They were impressed that this ‘strategy’ of mine was so successful. I then asked them if they could … Continue reading →

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Shamed at a Newcastle University seminar (Rousse)

Posted on February 23, 2025 by Dreamaticus

TPR and I travelled to Newcastle for two visits to my mother in her care home. Between the visits, TPR consulted physics text books in Newcastle University library, then we both attended a research seminar in the School of Fine … Continue reading →

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A swim, a drink, and passion in the public library (Rousse)

Posted on December 29, 2023 by Dreamaticus

Even in the pool of a luxury hotel, £30 for expensive for a swim. However, this was a rare opportunity to spend precious time with NP, so I grabbed it. The charge included use of a romantic bedroom and access … Continue reading →

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Body building at the British Library heist (Rousse)

Posted on December 17, 2023 by Dreamaticus

Barefoot and carrying a towel, I arrived at the British Library ready for action. A small Chinese woman whipped the towel out of my hands. ‘This is soiled and completely inappropriate for our criminal purposes’, she scolded. In the end … Continue reading →

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David Beckham’s affair and an athletic hairy beast (Rousse)

Posted on October 26, 2023 by Dreamaticus

David Beckham and I snuggled up together in bed. We hadn’t known each other very long, and were still married to our spouses, so our relationship was a very special secret. Our game was up on the afternoon that three … Continue reading →

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Superior smoked salmon (Rousse)

Posted on October 23, 2023 by Dreamaticus

The melt-in-the-mouth smoked salmon was of the best quality. What else would you expect from top caterer, the British Library?

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Hanged for minor misdemeanours (Rousse)

Posted on August 13, 2022 by Dreamaticus

In my new life, in my new town, I immersed myself in voluntary activities. First, I helped out at the public library, and then served on the school board. My main priority, however, was to outlaw the archaic practice of … Continue reading →

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Murder at the Scottish Parliament and a ‘hot date’ (Rousse)

Posted on June 11, 2022 by Dreamaticus

I promised TPR that I would join him in the sea, but first I needed to console CI. With further news of the murder at the Scottish Parliament in Holyrood the previous night, we were shocked to learn that the … Continue reading →

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Dissertation and desertion (Rousse)

Posted on July 25, 2021 by Dreamaticus

My dissertation was due for submission in a matter of weeks and I hadn’t started it even though I had all the access to resources that I would ever need, now that I lived in a cubby hole in the … Continue reading →

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