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Elaine
Colchester, UK
Interests: opera, listening to music, blogging., reading, writing, going to the proms in the summer
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I loved every word of it. It set me thinking about my experience of Shakespeare, not acting, but seeing and I may do a post. But the book is simply wonderful. She really opens your eyes to the parts, whethr it was small or large
Shakespeare: The man who Pays the Rent - Judi Dench
I have just finished reading this book and it is wonderful. It is a series of conversations between Dame Judi and Brendon O'Hea, an actor and director and associate artist at the Globe. If I had my way every single teacher in the land who is attempting to teach Shakespeare should have a copy of ...
Shakespeare: The man who Pays the Rent - Judi Dench
Posted Nov 22, 2023 at Random Jottings
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he is not a mouse
he is a rat
The Lost Memoir of Edward VIII - Jane Marguerite Tippett
I have just finished this book and it is bristling with post it notes covered in my scrawled comments. Somehow out of this inchoate mess I have to try and say what I think about it all and I am finding it somewhat difficult. The author, Jane Marguerite Tippett, apparently came across an unknown ...
I did! Some of the stuff the DOW write was intriguing. And the ad verbatim notes of discussions with the Duchess the same.
When she decided to write her own book she also employed Murphy but the. Sacked him and got somebody else who she also got rid of. Sounds familiar?
The Lost Memoir of Edward VIII - Jane Marguerite Tippett
I have just finished this book and it is bristling with post it notes covered in my scrawled comments. Somehow out of this inchoate mess I have to try and say what I think about it all and I am finding it somewhat difficult. The author, Jane Marguerite Tippett, apparently came across an unknown ...
The Lost Memoir of Edward VIII - Jane Marguerite Tippett
Posted Nov 11, 2023 at Random Jottings
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Hi Kimberley and thanks for your kind words. i am still here but a little less at the moment but I hope things will improve
I am reading the Lost Memoir with great interest but I am not convinced in the authors stance, I will be reviewing in due course
Coming up - Books on my list
I am currently taking a look at upcoming publications and have seen some titles that have sparked my interest. As you know, prior to and after my operation, my reading spark seemed to have taken a nap and it is only just now coming back to life. So here are some authors and titles that have been...
Random Ramble
Posted Nov 3, 2023 at Random Jottings
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I love it and have read it so many times. I find Eustace Pedler a wonderful character.
I recently re-read Destination Unknown and Thet Came to Baghdad which I also enjoy. I now feel I need to reread her earlier ones. The Secret Adversary is one I have not read cor a long time
The Man in the Brown Suit - Agatha Christie
Some of my favourite Christies are her stand alone novels, no Poirot or Miss Marple or the annoying Tommy and Tuppence, many of which are relatively unknown. I love The Man in the Brown Suit. This was published in 1922 and features an intrepid young heroine, Anne Beddingfield, an orphan in searc...
Will do!
Coming up - Books on my list
I am currently taking a look at upcoming publications and have seen some titles that have sparked my interest. As you know, prior to and after my operation, my reading spark seemed to have taken a nap and it is only just now coming back to life. So here are some authors and titles that have been...
Coming up - Books on my list
Posted Oct 15, 2023 at Random Jottings
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I have also red her Grand Tour memoir which I found witty and amusing. I always felt she had a good sense of humour. Her portrayal of herself as Ariadne Oliver shows that.
I love her earlier books sent in the 1920s, Secret of Chimnays, Seven Dials Mystery etc. Great fun.
The Man in the Brown Suit - Agatha Christie
Some of my favourite Christies are her stand alone novels, no Poirot or Miss Marple or the annoying Tommy and Tuppence, many of which are relatively unknown. I love The Man in the Brown Suit. This was published in 1922 and features an intrepid young heroine, Anne Beddingfield, an orphan in searc...
I loved it. Kate very kindly sent me an advance copy to cheer me up when I came out of hospital and it helped enormously. I think a second one is already being written.
Walking and healing coming along nicely x
The Body at Rookery Barn - Kate Hardy
Kate Hardy writes for Mills & Boon and a few years ago she, along with other guests, came to the Felixstowe Book Festival and we had a delightful session discussing romance. She has now turned her talents to what is called nowadays “cosy crime”. I often wonder what makes up a cosy crime and I...
The Man in the Brown Suit - Agatha Christie
Posted Oct 8, 2023 at Random Jottings
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The Body at Rookery Barn - Kate Hardy
Posted Oct 2, 2023 at Random Jottings
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Margaret thank you for your long comment and I am so sorry to hear you are having chemo. I have little to complain about other than an aching hip. The brain fog is lifting but I still feel very lethargic at times but know I have to be patient
all good wishes
x
Reading fog
Well I am getting there with the new hip. Walking so much easier. I am doing circuits of our communal gardens using crutches but indoors I am managing with just one or none at all which is hugely encouraging. I am getting rather bored with it all now and just want to get on with things but I k...
It is slow but sure and the last week has been tiring. I just wish I could get all my strength back quickly but have to realise that this is not going to happe!
Reading fog
Well I am getting there with the new hip. Walking so much easier. I am doing circuits of our communal gardens using crutches but indoors I am managing with just one or none at all which is hugely encouraging. I am getting rather bored with it all now and just want to get on with things but I k...
and a wave back to Cambridge!
I will check these out thank you
Reading fog
Well I am getting there with the new hip. Walking so much easier. I am doing circuits of our communal gardens using crutches but indoors I am managing with just one or none at all which is hugely encouraging. I am getting rather bored with it all now and just want to get on with things but I k...
I have a few Miss Read still to get through so will be looking at them in the next few days. Good week but tired today
Reading fog
Well I am getting there with the new hip. Walking so much easier. I am doing circuits of our communal gardens using crutches but indoors I am managing with just one or none at all which is hugely encouraging. I am getting rather bored with it all now and just want to get on with things but I k...
As I have just commented in reply to Helen it has its ups and downs but getting there. I have been watching Strictly Come Dancing and when I saw Angela Rippon lift her leg up I though blimey I have no intention of trying that even with a new hip!
Just dropping by….
….I am sorry I have not been on Random cor a week or two. I am getting there and feeling better every day. 5000 Steps today. I could barely manage 300 before the op so delighted. still reading old favourites and wallowing in crime. back soon. I promise
It has its ups and downs. I am finding that after a busy day or t wo I am usually then exhausted the third day. Today was such a day and I have just spent most of it lying around in a heap. But I am getting there
Just dropping by….
….I am sorry I have not been on Random cor a week or two. I am getting there and feeling better every day. 5000 Steps today. I could barely manage 300 before the op so delighted. still reading old favourites and wallowing in crime. back soon. I promise
Just dropping by….
….I am sorry I have not been on Random cor a week or two. I am getting there and feeling better every day. 5000 Steps today. I could barely manage 300 before the op so delighted. still reading old favourites... Continue reading
Posted Sep 25, 2023 at Random Jottings
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Reading fog
Posted Sep 6, 2023 at Random Jottings
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Oh Nan I had plenty of meds. The nurses told me not to be stoic and take all that was on offer so I did! I have never had a major procedure in my life, for which I am grateful, and had no idea what to expect. When I came home I felt almost in a state of shock and it is taking me a while to adjust. But I am getting there!
Random Hip - I am back
Well here I am, new hip and all and before I embark on this ramble, I would like to say thank you to everyone for your good wishes and messages and emails. I know some of you follow me on Facebook and Twitter and every little thing helps, it really does. It is now two weeks since the operation a...
I went out and walked round the communal gardens this afternoon. The sun was shining and I just needed some air. Then supper going in the oven. Thank goodness I cooked and stocked up,pre+op as I have little to do.
The nights are difficult. I find it difficult to get comfortable and wake up frequently. But, this too, will pass!
Random Hip - I am back
Well here I am, new hip and all and before I embark on this ramble, I would like to say thank you to everyone for your good wishes and messages and emails. I know some of you follow me on Facebook and Twitter and every little thing helps, it really does. It is now two weeks since the operation a...
Random Hip - I am back
Posted Aug 26, 2023 at Random Jottings
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