Right — pull up a chair, or a turnip, or whatever passes for furniture these days — because I’ve just finished The Three Strangers and by Jupiter’s whiskers, what an experience it was. Like trying to shave a goat on a merry-go-round. It's a night so wet it would make Noah look skywards and say, “You what, again?” … Continue reading Wessex Tales: Why You Should Never Invite Strangers to Your Baptism: A Hardy Story: The Three Strangers
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Happy New..hic..Year!
As much as I’d love to wholeheartedly embrace the festive cheer and join in the celebrations for the coming New Year, I can’t seem to resist the urge to rain on the parade - or, as they say, to stick my oar in and play the role of the proverbial party-pooper. It’s a talent, really, … Continue reading Happy New..hic..Year!