Wednesday, August 27, 2025

Cooler, weather warning and making good time.

1. This morning, the temperature has dropped and cooler air ventilates the start of my working week.

2. We see the downpour hit Scotland 400 miles away in a family WhatsApp group; and then it reaches us.

3. I have set aside four hours for this task; but I come in at just over three.

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Conference morning, break time and memory.

1. Waking up in a huge snow-crisp hotel bed, rather keyed up, but ready for a day in the company of other editors. 2. I take a moment to sit...

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