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By Hole Ousia Posted on May 13, 2021May 13, 2021

‘On My Radar’

In last week’s Sunday Observer, the actress Fiona Shaw, explained why George Saunder’s latest book is on her ‘radar’: I agree with Fiona Shaw, ‘A Swim in the Pond in … Continue reading ‘On My Radar’

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By Hole Ousia Posted on March 24, 2021March 24, 2021

Outside medicine he was a keen gardener

A few years ago I spent a week exploring Scottish gardens that had been tended by a namesake – Peter Gordon, ‘Jobbing Gardener, Forres’. I had considered that, despite having … Continue reading Outside medicine he was a keen gardener

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By Hole Ousia Posted on March 17, 2021March 17, 2021

What do you care about in this story, so far?

I have been reading A Swim in a Pond in the Rain. In this lovely book George Saunders helps us explore the short stories of four Russians masters. Here I … Continue reading What do you care about in this story, so far?

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By Hole Ousia Posted on January 19, 2021January 19, 2021

CAMPFIRE CONVERSATIONS

Wouldn’t it be lovely to sit around a campfire and listen to a story told by Karine Polwart about supernovas! This, followed by her singing! [As reported in the Scotsman,16 … Continue reading CAMPFIRE CONVERSATIONS

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