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1000 miles for Mums In Need

I’m trying to run 1000 miles across 2024 to raise funds for Mums in Need, a charity that supports women who’ve experienced spousal abuse…

Jan 26

1000 miles for Mums In Need

Jan 26

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Human Parts

The Day My Dad Met Padre Pio

In 1945, while stationed in Italy, my Dad visited a monk who was drawing crowds with rumours of miracles and stigmata. This is his account.

May 7

The Day My Dad Met Padre Pio

May 7

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How To Write A Short Story

10 practical steps for finishing your short story — with examples

Nov 16, 2020

How To Write A Short Story

Nov 16, 2020

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Human Parts

I Spent 365 Days Celebrating Fake Holidays — And It Changed Me

National Hermit Day, Bubble Wrap Appreciation Day, National Cabbage Day… In 2022 I decided to observe a different silly holiday or…

1d ago

I Spent 365 Days Celebrating Fake Holidays — And It Changed Me

1d ago

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Human Parts

The day I went horse-riding with angels

It’s like any other riding lesson — only with disembodied entities.

Dec 2

The day I went horse-riding with angels

Dec 2

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The Haven

7 Ways A Traffic Jam Could Change Your Life

Gridlock is inevitable. Learn to embrace it.

Dec 2

7 Ways A Traffic Jam Could Change Your Life

Dec 2

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Human Parts

An Encounter With Some Immortals (Well, They Said They Were Immortal)

As a junior reporter, my first-ever assignment was to interview a group of self-professed Immortals. It was their word against mine…

Nov 22

An Encounter With Some Immortals (Well, They Said They Were Immortal)

Nov 22

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The Haven

Whats App, Neighbours?

‘Look out for this woman. She was sniffing my begonias this morning in a very suspicious way — Gertie.’

May 2

Whats App, Neighbours?

May 2

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The Haven

Crying at work [A guide for managers]

‘A powerful tactic if stuck next to a sniveller and having to pretend that you care is to find someone else to delegate the problem to.’

Apr 30

Crying at work [A guide for managers]

Apr 30

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The Haven

Blown Away

‘The judges were blown away by the quality of the submissions.’ Yeah, yeah.

Apr 29

Blown Away

Apr 29

dan brotzel

dan brotzel

Funny-sad author of Thank You For The Days; order at amzn.to/40yOfXr | The Wolf in the Woods, Hotel du Jack, Work in Progress

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