Journey of Words

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  • On Numbers £15m

    There is a rush on To buy country estates here. Cities are passé ~ n.b. I won’t bore you with the details, but it seems that the unnecessarily wealthy are keen to have a bit more garden and staff / servants to help keep everything orderly. It seems living on a super-yacht, or in a Read more

  • Lockdown 2 (Day 10): Norfolk

    Cabin fever. I lie in bed knowing its cold and wet outside. A stiff wind blows across the flat lands beyond the city. I get up and decide that it’s now or never. No point calling anyone to ask if they would like to come along. I am happy to see how far I can Read more

  • On Numbers (20)

    No Babel’s tower development allowed here. Sanity prevails. ~ n.b. Good news for the city of Norwich as permission is denied by national government to build a 20 storey office block in a city full of empty shops and offices. Can anyone seriously pretend such a dreadful construction is needed? Why would a councillor be Read more

  • Lockdown 2 (Day 9): Norwich

    Friday 13th November, 2020 I would be exaggerating to claim that I have taken exercise today. Morrison’s is just over the bridge and through a large carpark. I bought two large carrier bags worth of groceries before heading back to base via the Novi-Sad Friendship Bridge. Desk work in the morning then a Zoom session Read more

  • On One

    Is there any room For one more on top? I ask If not, I will walk ~ n.b. As a ten year old travelling to school I learned that the rush hour bus was often crowded, if not full. Walking on to the next stop, or even the one after next, meant that I had Read more

  • Lockdown 2 (Day 8): Norfolk

    Thursday 12th November 2020 The Portuguese café and bakery out in the depths of Norfolk came as a blessed relief. A hot drink, a pastry and a moment to stand to enjoy the fresh air. My cycling buddy and I zipped from village to village in the bright, low sunshine. At first and for much Read more