Monthly Archives: June 2020

Memorable tastes

Posted on 15th June 2020 by Ian

The dairy was where the milking equipment was washed and stored. A concrete floor and whitewashed walls, it had a surgical atmosphere, an impression heightened by the smell of the liquid used to sterilize the milking clusters and buckets. Before … Continue reading →

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Taking a stand

Posted on 14th June 2020 by Ian

The two young men walked towards the city centre, each with an arm around the shoulder of the other. Middle class in dress and accent, they were enthusiastic about their topic of discussion. “You’ve got to take a stand, man.” … Continue reading →

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A gentleman of the road

Posted on 13th June 2020 by Ian

He walked at a steady pace, staring straight ahead. Skin weathered like leather, clothes worn but clean, a black canvas bag over one shoulder. He was a sight I hadn’t seen for many years – a gentleman of the road. … Continue reading →

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Everybody needs a summer holiday . . .

Posted on 12th June 2020 by Ian

Of course, they don’t.  Summer holidays are not a necessity. Most of the world’s population could never to aspire to going away for a week or two. Holidays are a first world experience and a lack of an opportunity to … Continue reading →

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Why be a farmer?

Posted on 11th June 2020 by Ian

Perhaps there was good fortune in being the son of a farmer’s daughter. There was never an expectation that I would ever be involved in the life of the farm. I am unlike my uncles’ sons and grandsons who have … Continue reading →

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