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Lonely Sundays

Sunday, July 20th, 2008

Sunday 20th July: Last night I had a whale of a time with my Scottish friends as we danced the night away! The venue was excellent, the food appetising, the live music brilliant and the welcoming, heartfelt and genuine. I thoroughly enjoyed myself. But today…. In spite of everything I am still drawn towards church […]

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Next venture?

Friday, July 18th, 2008

Friday 18th July Health concerns have taken over lately. Having to have a big filling in my back tooth and going to the Doctor today are sapping some of my energy. At times like this I sleep whenever I feel tired but then find myself wide awake at 2am! A few night a go, when […]

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Polish

Tuesday, July 15th, 2008

Tues 15th July: Good news from my publisher today to say that my book will most likely be translated into Polish! There is a large Catholic population our there and I know at least one nun who left before I did so there are probably are many others who may be helped in knowing that […]

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My novel – ‘Dream on’

Monday, July 14th, 2008

Mon 14th July 2008 It’s almost a month since I sent my novel entitled ‘Dream On’ to my publishers Poolbeg. I’d love to hear from them but I realise that I have to be patient. I am probably an insignificant partaker in their big business. I’m aware that every day many authors hope that their […]

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Talks

Sunday, July 13th, 2008

Sunday 13th July: It was so good to be thanked yet again by a member of Frimley Green Library Reading Group for the talk I gave about my book. Writing is such a lonely exercise but it all seems worthwhile when when I receive recognition and praise. I could walk around those celebrating the Carnival […]

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Religious beliefs? My brother died

Friday, July 11th, 2008

11th July: My brother Tim would have been 62 had he not died four years ago. I wish he had lived to read my account of our family as scripted in my book, ‘Dropping The Habit’. However I am pleased that he is no longer suffering pain and bewilderment about this life. Where is he […]

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