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the magic of letters. #HeleneHanff #letterfromnewyork

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darlings you never know which letters one writes that will have the desired effect – in work, life, love and all the other reasons to write and receive a Letter. Helene Hanff had no earthly clue that her charming and irascible … Continue reading

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Into town: hats, gloves and Radio 4 and barrel-making in a Portuguese village square.

It started beautifully (coffee, the sunshine-y view over the green hills, Laurie Lee to read and birdsong and dogs barking happily at imaginary rabbits) and ended peacefully (light supper, family Telly viewing of vintage British-ness). And, in between, there were … Continue reading

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sandi toksvig – a great dane (and dame)

am thoroughly enjoying the most recent podcast: “friday night comedy” from BBC Radio 4 hosted by the chortling and terribly smart presenter sandi toksvig (she sounds incredibly english but is actually originally from denmark) sandi (yes, yes, trivia alert, people….) was … Continue reading

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