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You Are Mistaken, Thomas Hood!

Posted on November 28, 2013 by Cathy

The weather forecast having just indicated that there would be little chance of seeing the sun yesterday I was taken aback to then hear a reference on the radio yesterday to the poem ‘November’, by Thomas Hood – ‘No sun…. … Continue reading →

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In a Vase on Monday: Autumn Joy

Posted on November 18, 2013 by Cathy

I know I have set myself a difficult task, finding something for a vase every week, and particularly starting in mid-November, but in truth the fact that it IS a challenge will make me more determined to achieve it! Posting … Continue reading →

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