Tag Archives: sister

Jo Jo the poison pen email writer pushes stressed academic over the edge (Rousse)

Posted on December 8, 2017 by Dreamaticus

I was in the habit of commuting by train to the headquarters of the Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals in London. There I worked in the basement on an unending series of grant applications. From time to time … Continue reading →

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Woodcut forest scenes make interesting interior décor (Rousse)

Posted on November 9, 2017 by Dreamaticus

The beautiful woodcut scenes of deer in the forest, carved on to the back of the cloakroom door and sprayed gold, had been carved by my little sister. I wondered whether she would be willing to create something similar for … Continue reading →

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Accommodating seven adults in a two-bedroomed flat (Rousse)

Posted on October 28, 2017 by Dreamaticus

IF CW moved out of the bedroom at the back into the study at the front, then JM could have her bedroom. But then JM said that he was moving in with his parents and his sister, so where would … Continue reading →

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Space travel, trains and boats (Belle)

Posted on October 4, 2017 by Dreamaticus

I returned from outer space with a streaming cold. I arrived at a train station in Edinburgh and got engaged. All I wanted was a cup of tea, but I was forced to drink champagne. Before going to bed, I … Continue reading →

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A drone pest comes up trumps (Rousse)

Posted on August 2, 2017 by Dreamaticus

I was playing with Lego on the old drawing room carpet when a drone flew overhead. ‘I’m sure that flying at this level must be illegal’ I said to my small companion. The drone then shot away – only to … Continue reading →

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A tidy up cheat and a water leak (Rousse)

Posted on June 27, 2017 by Dreamaticus

My parents insisted that my sister clear up her mess downstairs and – remarkably – she set about the task. However, on close inspection I could see that all she was doing was stuffing black bin liners randomly with her … Continue reading →

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VIP wedding guests on the Thames (Rousse)

Posted on June 3, 2017 by Dreamaticus

KJD invited me and TPR to her son J and K’s wedding. Since we had never before met KJD, nor any of the rest of the family for that matter, we were especially honoured to be seated next to the … Continue reading →

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Lego litter tidy-up (Rousse)

Posted on June 1, 2017 by Dreamaticus

I suggested to my little sister (aged 47) that she might like to clear up the mess of Lego that she had dropped all over the house.

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A mother on horseback and men holding hands (Rousse)

Posted on April 14, 2017 by Dreamaticus

This I had to see: my mother on horseback. From a distance I observed that my sister was leading the two-horse hack, encouraging mother to whip her steed into action. The horses broke into a trot. Almost immediately my mother … Continue reading →

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A purple helter skelter, party tricks, Skype, and recycling (Rousse)

Posted on April 11, 2017 by Dreamaticus

JC was my passenger as we drove along a formerly familiar route that now included a purple helter skelter ramp covered all over in graffiti. I was amazed that the car was supple enough to work its way round the … Continue reading →

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