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June 26, 2021 by Simon Sweetman
In Praise of Snooker
Classic Kiwi party. Pass-arounds. A fire on inside, gas-heaters in the tent. The beer was flowing like wine. The wine was being served from the biggest bottle I’ve ever seen – it took two people to distribute it. And in the corner of the lounge, at just the right time, the TV went on for […]Archive
June 11, 2021 by Simon Sweetman
Poem: Half Time At The Housewarming, The Fire Roaring, The Pass-Around Food Is Lovely…
Eventually ol’ Fitzy or Trev or Mucka or Graeme or whatever the name was, asked me what sport was my favourite – my rugby-bluffing had been going about as well as the game itself. I told him I watched a lot of basketball – and loved it. And he gestured, adding “oh yeah, the hat”. […]Archive
May 20, 2021 by Simon Sweetman