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In the Mist
August, not autumn Yet heavy dew at sunrise Cows float on carpets . CLP 03/08/2019 →
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In Storage
Everything is there If possessed by possessions Throw away the key . CLP 02/08/2019 →
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Glass Half-Full
You always insisted The glass was near half-empty So kept topping up . n.b. If someone’s glass is always half-empty it means that someone is steadily drinking the top half. Best to let them choose to finish it, or re-fill it themselves. CLP 01/08/2019 →
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On The Front Foot
. Eyes level, focus Backlift, then swing through the line Lead with head, not foot . n.b. If a batsman always leads with the front foot there is the serious risk of being yorked by the bowler adjusting the length of a delivery to pitch the ball underneath the bottom of the bat. What a →
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On the Continental Shelf
Is it only me? Isles off the end of Europe Look somewhat adrift . n.b. It is claimed by some that breaking away from the EU will free the UK up to exploit commercial opportunities further afield. Take a look at the map and tell me where these opportunities lie? When you note that the →
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On Biscuits
Life can be busy Dilemmas and trilemmas Cheeses and pickles . CLP 12/07/2019 →
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On the Roadside
Set free and at large Motorists fail to stop at Black and white crossings . n.b. A recent analysis of animals found dead on the roads of Britain has identified that badgers are the most common wildlife victims of road traffic. I have seen many dead badgers on roadsides over my years travelling the highways →
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