Monthly Archives: January 2012

War Horse: a novelist’s dream

It is a quite outstanding tale to tell and no less outstanding for the author himself. http://www.culturecompass.co.uk/2012/01/11/war-horse-a-novelists-dream/ And, here is my review of Spielberg’s film: http://www.culturecompass.co.uk/2012/01/09/war-horse-review/

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my week as a vegan

The idea was hers.  The book (Veganist by Kathy Freston) was hers.  The excitement was hers.  But the week was mine, and I needed to digest (excuse the pun) the challenge the editor of Alpha Female was offering me. http://www.alphafemaleclub.com/Article.aspx?id=510

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iron lady: a truly unbelievable performance and yet untrue

Firstly I feel I should come clean; I am one of Thatcher’s children… http://www.culturecompass.co.uk/2012/01/07/the-iron-lady-review/

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shopping at argos

I’ve just been shopping and if you know me well, there is absolutely nothing unusual about that.  Except that if you know me really well, you’ll be very surprised to know that I have been to Argos.  I have lived … Continue reading

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