Author Archives: Val

Angsty Schmangsty

Posted on 2 October, 2010 by Val

Well. I am alone again for a few days, while Simon is in England, and as usual experiencing the weirdness of the first few hours of solitude. Until I remember how to do ‘being alone’. But, as I sit here … Continue reading →

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Irritable Morning Syndrome

Posted on 30 September, 2010 by Val

Simon is in Moulins at this very minute, having been summoned to an ‘examination’ by the MSA (mutual insurers for farmers) in respect of his recent ‘Professional Illness’. He has gone armed with a barrel-load of literature about the evidence … Continue reading →

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Lawn Order

Posted on 29 September, 2010 by Val

There is an odd thing going on with our land. It is a farm. It was always meant to be a farm. It was not meant to be a neat and tidy piece of manicured parkland. But, somehow because of … Continue reading →

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Too Much of a Good Thing

Posted on 28 September, 2010 by Val

Cats and peaches. We have too many of them. There are cats and peaches in buckets. Cats and peaches rolling on window ledges. Cats and peaches always under our feet. They are soft and furry and everywhere you look.

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Back and Fourth

Posted on 26 September, 2010 by Val

And as if that wasn’t enough… Yesterday, while we were taking the dogs for a (different) walk, Simon and I paused to admire the weird-and-wonderful Heath Robinson creation installed a couple of days ago by the local farmer, to carry … Continue reading →

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Oh-so-software

Posted on 26 September, 2010 by Val

So, suppose I am living in a simulated reality. Does it matter? All realities are relative anyway, and since this one seems real enough most of the time, and overall is pretty enjoyable, I guess I can go along with … Continue reading →

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