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Welcome to the Middle East
August 30th, 2009 by Roger Darlington
This weekend, the travel section of the “Observer” newspaper is mainly about the Middle East and apparently the region one of growing popularity to British travellers. As this piece puts it: “Once regarded as a dangerous no-go zone, the Middle East is emerging as the hottest travel destination of the year. While many countries are […]
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My sixth short story
August 28th, 2009 by Roger Darlington
A month ago, I set myself the objective – set out in this posting – to write five short stories this summer. I have now achieved this target but the ideas are still flowing. So today I publish my sixth short story entitled “A Friend Indeed”. What do you think?
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My fifth short story
August 21st, 2009 by Roger Darlington
I’m thoroughly enjoying my summertime project of crafting short stories. Today I’ve added to my web site my fifth story called “Six Degrees Of Separation”. In some respects it’s my most ambitious effort yet, so I hope that you’ll give it a go and let me know what you think of it.
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Message from the Czech Republic
August 20th, 2009 by Roger Darlington
Dear Mr. Roger Darlington. I am Jitka Dočekalová and I am a “personal guide” of your wife Vee and her sister Mari. I must write you and thank you very much for all the things you have done for the memory of Karel Kuttelwasher. I am so excited about all these events taking place these […]
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All alone am I
August 14th, 2009 by Roger Darlington
My wife Vee left home today to travel down to her twin sister Mari. Tomorrow the two of them set off to drive to the Czech Republic (I know!). They are going over there to take part in various events to mark the 50th anniversary of the death of their father Karel Kuttelwascher. He was […]
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My fourth short story
August 14th, 2009 by Roger Darlington
My summertime project of short story writing is coming along fine and I’m really enjoying it. Today I published my fourth story entitled “The Hostage”. Please let me know what you think.
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My visit to the palace
August 13th, 2009 by Roger Darlington
I may have lived in London almost 40 years but, until today, I’d never visited Buckingham Palace. This is partly because the state rooms have only been open to the public for about a decade and they are still only open for a few months a year. It’s partly because we always neglect places on […]
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20 questions – and the answers
August 13th, 2009 by Roger Darlington
Labour Party activist and blogger Paul Burgin runs a series on his blog in which he poses 20 questions to fellow bloggers. He invited me to answer a series of such questions and you can read my answers here.
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My third short story
August 7th, 2009 by Roger Darlington
My summer time project to become a short story writer is progressing well. Today I publish my third story entitled “The Edge Of War”. You can read it here. Please let me know what you think.
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An example of toilet humour
August 3rd, 2009 by Roger Darlington
I was recently in one of my favourite cafes: “The Doll’s House” on Harrow-on-the-Hill. When I used the toilet facilities, I found this delightful piece of advice: Our aim is to keep this bathroom clean. Gentlemen: Your aim will help. Stand closer. It’s shorter than you think. Ladies: Please remain seated for the entire performance.
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