Acropolis

Boxing Day walk. A kid kicking a pristine football.
The dogs pulled so Jay & I loosed our leads.
“Nice,” I said, as Olive licked the little hand.
“Cute kid,” said Jay, Boo whining love.
“Sure thing,” said Al, Star strangling on her tight line.
“I think dogs are colour blind that way, Al.”
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Ah, thanks for this.These are interesting, particularly The Trading Game. I’ll get back on to Goodreads as I’ve been struggling for reliable recommends.

Might have been worth trying the ‘I don’t sweat,’ defence.
It has a good track record as a tactic.

Surely in keeping with the soft drinks theme, the Tango Cup would be appropriate.

‘Pork markets.’

I’d borrowed the tent from Como, the dull guy who rented my garage, keen to know where I planned to camp. I woke and saw the red disc of rising Sun in the fabric. It was raining. Another uneven Sun opposite. Odd iron smell. Sound like a trapped bee, zippy.
“Back to sleep,” someone said.
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Behind my inhaler, under the B.P. monitor, resided the tissue, streaked with the make up you wore that October day when you grabbed my good hand and said ‘lets make the most of the time you’ve got left’ and we did the glorious gesture and lived burning until your end at a treacherous hand.
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Oh, I’m so sorry to hear this. I hope your son has the energy of youth to fight this. Thinking of both of you.

Ryan recognises the shoes of the door to door guy. He doesn’t look up. Recalls blood in brogue perforations, windscreen glass on laces.
The guy starts to ask him about his glazing and stalls when he sees Ryan’s tats as he grips the chair side with well-developed forearms. Flees tip-tap.

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Thank you in return. Very enjoyable to exercise the creative muscles and to read all the entries.

Ah, missed off #WriteCBC. Fail!

He was my surgeon, then husband, rock resolute. We’d had our mains and he waved off the waiter, to pour the remaining Chateauneuf.
A pause in the buzz and I said a name. Nothing else.
Red all over the white tablecloth, the sheen of the fabric resisted ingress. Someone lit a cigar and I smelled ruin.

I’m a third in and wondering whether to continue. I’ve missed the hype, so had no expectation. Finding it distractingly overwritten and I just can’t care about the characters.
Similar thoughts about Demon Copperhead.
Good luck, BB.
Back to PG Wodehouse for the day!

Thank you for this excellent analysis. I’ve followed the discussion on the other ‘Blue’ site which was becoming bogged down with too many ill-informed and emotional takes.

With that in mind, I googled ‘Uzbekistan’s population,’ when Khusanov was on his way and was surprised. Not insignificant.

Tbf, he’s probably anticipating the effects of climate change. Clearly a smart chap. ‘Colombia’ btw.

Ha, ha, just been saying the same to my family.

She’s always wanted to meet KDB. Wouldn’t give her an autograph though.

City recovering well from ‘what has ailed them,’ tonight. Several players looking like recapturing decent form and KDB outstanding.
A few interesting runs beyond Forest’s defence by Gvardiol and good tactical use of Grealish. (please bloody shoot, though Jack).

The lack of respect for the best manager the Premier League has ever seen shows just what cheap individuals his detractors are.
They will need to be reminded of their scribbles when it all turns.

I do love halibut, it’s my go-to treat for fish, fried with lemon butter.
Your recipe looks fantastic!

Pep, please wear a hat on Sunday. Or gloves. Hope you need neither, but just in case.

Looking for a convincing win tonight, but as much as that, I’ve fingers crossed for midfield solidity that doesn’t allow Feyenoord to run through at will.

I can make a case for a thumping win.
Also, I can make a case for ….
Let’s say, nervous.

Hmm.. vulnerable to the counter attack?
But, then again, what do I know🤷🏻‍♂️

Definitely underrated, too. Brilliant writing and the casting is perfect. I think it’s a gem.

Used it in June this year without any issues, apart from bypassing London which is always a pain on the way back.

Just finished watching Together: Four in a Row.
It’s so raw. I’m staggered by the mental strength of the players and their will to win, and impressed by the thoughtfulness of our leaders.
Lillo’s a proper firecracker!

MAJOR BREAKING: Pep Guardiola has agreed a one-year contract extension at #ManCity, plus the option of a further 12 months.

[Sam Lee, The Athletic]