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D H Lawrence’s Rananim: another failed Utopia
Originally posted on Richard Smith's non-medical blogs:
During the First World War D H Lawrence wanted to found a society of friends with whom he could “sail away from the world at war and found a little colony.” He…
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My musical career
When I turned 50 I was on sabbatical in London, England. One of our sons – an excellent pianist – was a final year student at Pimlico secondary school. We chose Pimlico because it had a highly-regarded music program. The … Continue reading
Boxing Day Cooking: tribulations and triumph
The holidays are nearly over. Xmas turkey was lovely, but I did not have any cooking responsibilities. Later, however, for a belated Boxing Day meal, I did. Ambitiously I set out to do roast beef, Yorkshire puddings, roast potatoes, Plum … Continue reading
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Soft boiled eggs
I know this will seem silly for some, but the point is this: I am 86 years old and recently discovered that I was not sure how to soft boil an egg. I thought it would be a kind gesture … Continue reading
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“Unelectable, dirty old man, interfaith, talking-book”
What do these words have in common? If you know, I am 99% certain you have been browsing the web as I did and discovered the year these words – and many others- were accepted into the Merriam-Webster dictionary. When … Continue reading
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Dad’s not-so-good, not-so-bad day
It started with a bad dream that kept me awake (bad). Later, I fell back asleep and slept till after 10 (good). When I came downstairs I found two old lottery tickets (good). Neither was a winner (bad). Lis texted … Continue reading
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Mystery partly solved
For those who share my frustration and bewilderment about where socks go, I have a partial solution. I asked our cleaning lady, Maria, to keep an eye peeled. She came up from the basement a while later, triumphant holding the … Continue reading
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A word use tip
When I was a journal editor I used to look out for instances when ‘which’ was incorrectly used in place of ‘that’. In that instance, I knew the correct answer. (Reply if you need the rule explained). But, until today, … Continue reading
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In need of a new word
In recent years as our family has aged I have struggled to find the right word for a common situation. As a paediatrician, I never liked the word ‘kids’ in place of children. It seemed somehow belittling (no pun intended) … Continue reading
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Cling/Saran Wrap/Film Update
For those who’ve been keeping track of this story, waiting patiently for the end, I am sorry to report the miracle wrap film is still being dispensed. I now think this may be the last day. We shall see. PS… … Continue reading
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