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A reluctant comedy writer (Rousse)

A bunch of friends came to visit us. Some stayed in our main rental flat with the enormous high-sided bath, while others lodged in the smaller one next door. (We also owned a very run-down flat in Leith, although neither … Continue reading

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The reluctant sailor (Rousse)

I was so excited when TPR and I walked along the pontoon to board the yacht that would be our home with around 20 others for the months of September to December. As soon as we were inside the vessel, … Continue reading

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A reluctant speaker at the Melrose Chamber of Commerce (Rousse)

I went into hiding again. I really did not want to give a presentation to the Melrose Chamber of Commerce.

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Who will be Wella’s next model? (Rousse)

The “campus as building site” experience was really getting to me. From the window of the union bar we watched as yet another structure was pulled down. Today it was the turn of the pier to be demolished. Stray shards … Continue reading

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