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An odyssey through London’s night-time economy (Belle)

Posted on November 3, 2025 by Dreamaticus

I was using a borrowed bicycle and decided to park it, along with my suitcase, under a bench where a man and his dog were sleeping. I continued my journey on a night bus, and found a stranger’s handbag on … Continue reading →

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A helicopter ride and Prince William’s patchwork Harris Tweed flat cap (Rousse)

Posted on May 17, 2025 by Dreamaticus

The big treat at BR’s decade-late retirement party was a helicopter ride for his closest colleagues. Since I’d worked with him for a decade and a half from the late 1990s until mid twenty-teens, I was welcomed aboard as one … Continue reading →

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How not to start a start-up (Rousse)

Posted on April 28, 2025 by Dreamaticus

Following a week of unpaid training, I felt able to offer JS £200 per day to work in my consulting firm. The only problem was that I added to her payroll before we had any clients. In fact, we didn’t … Continue reading →

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Boss cuddles naughty magician (Rousse)

Posted on April 19, 2025 by Dreamaticus

A former PhD student of mine asked if I would support her over a difficult issue at work. I gladly agreed to help her avoid the sack, but without realising the extent of her problem. She just couldn’t behave politely … Continue reading →

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Hugh Grant gold-digger (Rousse)

Posted on February 24, 2025 by Dreamaticus

My boyfriend Hugh Grant met me at work every day to watch old films in my office. I was convinced, however, that he wouldn’t be mine for long. He was a renowned gold-digger, and would soon discover that I was … Continue reading →

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Breakfast in the mountains (Rousse)

Posted on July 29, 2024 by Dreamaticus

TPR’s new office was found deep in the mountains. The one café nearby appeared to be perfectly situated for breakfast before work.  Before TPR started his new role, we decided to give it a try. The proprietor explained: A full … Continue reading →

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Sexual harassment and a sermon at Smithfield Market (Belle)

Posted on October 13, 2023 by Dreamaticus

I was walking home from work through the lawless streets of Clerkenwell, when a young man hid behind a lamppost and shouted suggestive insults at me. I was ‘rescued’ by an extremely posh young woman who insisted I report the … Continue reading →

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Changes on campus and food hoarding (Rousse)

Posted on July 27, 2023 by Dreamaticus

I barely recognised PA on campus. A strict six-month regime of a decent diet and proper exercise had been transformational. He looked so much better. He said that he felt fantastic. Meanwhile, DM was struggling. She had voluntarily stepped down … Continue reading →

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A mountain ban (Rousse)

Posted on March 12, 2023 by Dreamaticus

On holiday in the far north of Scotland, I joined a walking group. Each day the leader took us a different route across the moorland, up the mountains, and along the beaches. It was wonderful. One morning we climbed a … Continue reading →

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Donald Trump will run for President: exclusive interview from David Elstein’s offices (Rousse)

Posted on February 6, 2023 by Dreamaticus

Donald Trump’s fall from power was so great that he now worked in advertising sales for David Elstein’s media empire. My good friend JM also worked for Elstein, so gave me access to the once ‘great’ man. One day I … Continue reading →

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