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gail smith reynolds's avatar

Ye be a bit of a wit. To whit. Hit it. I enjoyed your reflections. Thanks.

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Paul Moxness's avatar

I was happy to read that you spent my birthday in Reading and disappointed that the town was SLLG (Seriously Lacking Literary Greatness)

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Robin Waldun's avatar

Was rolling on the ground laughing! Jonathan Swift has been turning in his grave since the birth of this SLA. Now I'm a crusader of your cause. Brilliant entries!

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Olive P. Wood's avatar

A different sort of halitosis

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Peter Turner's avatar

I always prefer Reading from home

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George P Farrell's avatar

Life is hard but I have every confidence you will prevail

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John  Weaver's avatar

I live in Reading Pennsylvania. Home of the monopoly famous eponymous railroad. You can’t catch a train here and it’s just as bleak as you describe Reading England. Not many serious literary types here either. Unless they are the Spanish speaking people.

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Carol Sutherland's avatar

Ah I’m sorry you were disappointed in Reading . Hmmm . Not a great choice . Try Cornwall - Saltash - a charming village . Or Scotland . Truly amazing. Villages that appear to have been especially designed to intoxicate the senses . Magical musings in an unspoilt countryside . Soft accents to wash over your senses and soothe you . Warmth and kindness .

Don’t get caught up in ‘Homelands’ - as did I . 98 episodes … eeek !!

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Jennifer Ward Dudley's avatar

Ah ha! Dipping into the decadent waters of an online series. … You’re human after all. Imagine .

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RAM Transcreation Services LTD's avatar

Ms Dudley, I presume; for my ignorance (and with respect) portraying a crusader here lead somewhat more fungigated with bi-normal expression of a keen wit!

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Kadri Pereira's avatar

The first entry reminded me of someone, this is just so ironically amusing, thanks for the laugh

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Benjamin Garland's avatar

Read this five times.

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Marco & Sabrina's avatar

What a good thing you weren't in a 'Slough of despond'

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Robert Cripps's avatar

Reading's only contribution to literature is a ballad about being in jail there. This should have been a clue that maybe it was not a serious literary destination (SLD)?

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Natasha Wardle's avatar

Genuine question, are you really a Serious Literary Author or Chat GPT trying to become one? Your LLM seems reminiscent of the architect. I don't mind either way and shall continue consuming you. I am in need of some light to illumine these dark days and I find you bloody hilarious.

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Onshore's avatar

This post reminds me of Mr. Bean. I think it is something about the chirping, confused humor.

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Michele Wood's avatar

You are very funny

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