My Somerset Life
Brian Snellgrove
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The art of marmalade making – I meet a dedicated expert
It's that time of year when village fairs come into their own. We had a choice between Peasedown St John and Timsbury. We chose the latter because we've been to the other ones three times and although it is well...
Make your own social life – D.I.Y. Works!
If your social circumstances are different from your wishes then why not change them. The sort of social life you prefer depends on your personality type more than you might realize so an introvert person might wish to...
Farewell Brian Wilson + NHS new app.
Come on all, lets have a good sing The link is the title. When I was young The Beach Boys certainly gave me a lift when I felt down and they are part of my culture. I know all the songs as clearly as if they were...
The effect of our actions on others – deep dive
This is a blatant lift from Quora, such a moving story about the effect of our actions on others which I quote in full. One Last Goodbye – In Simple Words Mom, I went out to a party tonight. I remembered what you...
Reflections on my birthday party, NHS reception, dystopian video
I had cause to go to the doctor this morning and I noticed the incredible number of very tidy notices placed on the notice board and I have picked out one to show that the National Health Service is very aware of the...
Technocracy Roundtable with Courtenay Turner, Patrick Wood, and Iain Davis,
For some reason, today turned out to be technocracy and AI day. I was sent a link to a discussion, a so-called technology Round Table, with Courtenay Turner, Patrick Wood, and Iain Davis. For those concerned with the...
The ideal formula for a town gathering?
An event does not have to be big to be impressive. Yesterday I decided not to go to the annual marathon to do justice to the Bath and West Show because it is always commercial, or 90% of it anyway, and lots of...
Preparing to host a party – thoughts, hints and tips
Who does not have a party or social event or gathering of some sort so I hope that following thoughts, hints and tips will help you to have a more successful time. The great benefit you have is that the Brits (I am...
A very timely video 29-31 May + changing management
WARNING: This is WHY You MUST Isolate During The LAST 3 DAYS OF MAY! 29-31th MAY Dear readers I don't know how many of you are into esoteric stuff, energies, astrology but I found this very helpful indeed with...
Nothing achieved today?
Only the farmers will be glad that it's raining today for my plans were somewhat disrupted and I and spending the day at home. I want to reflect on the feeling that I've had quite frequently that days pass without my...
Media – video binge watch
How I filled my bank holiday There's about 3 million things I could do today including sitting in traffic jams on motorways, dodging the rain, enjoying the sun where possible, and spending too much on instant food of...
Dragonfly day plus the British habit of apologizing
This is the time of year which I call famine to feast . Everywhere you look there is an open day, Arts Trail, County Fair, Village Fete, specialist interest days, and if you're not careful you will miss them. The...
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