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There are curries, and proper curries. It takes time to build up the array of spices and seasonings you need, but a homemade curry can fill the house with amazing scents.
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In our national conversation, that's very much in dispute. Generation Rent feels (with some justification) that older people, particularly those who have retired, have been favoured disproportionately. There's a perception of vote buying by both main political parties. Even I've felt jealous when several years of no or miniscule pay increases are set against the government's annual guaranteed state pension hikes. I suspect there will a rebalancing a some point.
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Err... I can honestly say I have eaten none of these. 🤢 You've obviously missed the fact that curry is our national dish.
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Like @dughlas, your comments make me think about the story. The relationship between these two grows so organically, I rarely give it structured thought. When you hear people not unlike Eric talking about this, it is a cruel constraint on their lives, robbing them of meaning and human contact.
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Hmm... I think it's more likely they simply forgot.
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Yes, but very unlikely to happen - in the UK at least. The curriculum has already been purged in favour of those subjects need for exams or those which are 'useful'. Just think of isolated (in all senses) he was at the very start of this tale. He has many connections (real or potential) to explore.
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or think, or the education they should receive...
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Next volume. Next chapter. My, some people are impatient.
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At least not for this volume.
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Which is why those walking with the guy were Muslim or South Asian queer individuals. To emphasise that there are some brave souls from that background who are out and proud. Though fundamentalist Christians are also part of the mix.
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Yes, indeed. It's getting towards summer, not much else going on... And it should strike journalists as prime human interest, no matter how hard Claire tries to deflect them.
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Exactly: relevant. Not the local landowner, long-serving MP, ladies who lunch....
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Relevance or being noteworthy would be more important, I think. I'm not sure the kind of rural, often free-thinking queer individuals would be remotely impressed if Lord... or Sir... rolled up, just because someone asked them.
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Absence makes the heart grow fonder, perhaps? Maybe I'll put the odd teaser update in the story topic...
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My guess is anything that would evolve would be a grassroots thing. The Birmingham idea was not to 'run' things themselves but to facilitate, provide accommodation for other groups run by individuals. In a UK charity view, a 'patron' is someone who lends their name to an organisation and who might be involved in a publicity sense, but otherwise not. They might contribute like any other individual would.
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I've trailed the fact often enough, drought. Both here and in the story topic.
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Sitting out of the range of the video camera, Andy wiped away several beads of sweat with the back of his hand. It was a brilliantly sunny Tuesday afternoon. His boss, Claire, noticed. “OK. We'll take a break.” She turned the camera off and smiled at the other man sat in front of it. “You're doing well, Eric. Keep it up.” With affection, Andy watched his friend get up; he looked uncomfortable still – hair combed and wearing his best clothes. Eric also mopped his forehead with a hanki
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My thanks to @Graeme and the author promotion team. @Cia for my banner. @Parker Owens for starting me on this writing lark. And anyone who has read any of my stories. As there's an issue with banners presently (I can see mine but no-one else's) I'll post it here.- 32 comments
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'Hope' being the operative word. There's certainly more chance at a grassroots Pride; not one concerned with paying for big name artists and pleasing high-value sponsors.
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Or perhaps be aware enough of something real and be able to make a small joke out of it?
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Very true; though I'd never quite thought of it like that. Some (most?) people like some order, predictibility in their lives.
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Yes, but if your bank is the last in town, then you don't have a job. Full stop. And in rural towns, not having a bank is seen as another nail in the coffin of the high street.
