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Twenty-Five-Hour Day

Posted on October 25, 2020 by

I’ve written about this before.  After Christmas Eve, this is my favourite day of the year.  I look forward to it for weeks and, the night before, I go to sleep cradled by the joy of genuine hope and anticipation, … Continue reading →

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A Day Bearing a Unique Gift

Posted on October 30, 2016 by

I look at the clock.  It’s 5:50 a.m.  Beyond the windows it’s still night and yet I’m wide awake, with a sense of renewed hope and purpose.  Then I remember: the clocks have gone back an hour.  It’s the start … Continue reading →

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Clocks Take a Step Back, So Take a Step Forward

Posted on October 27, 2014 by

It’s my favourite day of the year.  I go to bed with a feeling of hopeful anticipation, after setting all the clocks in the flat back by an hour.  As far as I’m concerned, I’m going to wake up to … Continue reading →

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