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  All I have for you tonight is four images and a song. Above, a reminder to our American cousins that in Great Britain, the word "trump" is frequently used in place of "fart". For some strange reason "trump" is considered to be more polite over here  and children are customarily encouraged to use "trump" when describing the release of bodily gases via the anus. The book cover above is not a satirical mock-up of an explanatory children's book. It is the real thing. Below, I had another go with A.I. to produce a better cover for "The Lost Schoolgirl". This time I instructed that the idea of a mirror should be present in the design. Finally, I admit that there is a notable absence of pictures of me in this humble Yorkshire blog so tonight you are getting two for the price of one. Here's me with my grandson Zachary - down in Fulham, London at the end of October. It was two days after his first birthday And here I am in Portug...

 My life Is an exercise  In waiting Praying  And praising Nothing is  Ever easy Or clear cut I need You To give me Strength Not to Give up When the road Splits Trust me  You say When I can’t  Trust my  Own self Every dream I have Is one That takes Exceptional miracles To take place And only You can  Make those happen I throw in towels Before you  Can work I don’t know Why I’m shocked Anymore You make The impossible  Look like A cake walk And yet I still doubt In Your ability Or maybe It’s my  Need to  Have instant gratification  Despite repeated  Biblical passages  That speak Of the  Wayward thinking That occurs When my eyes Wander from yours from R's rue https://ift.tt/SKhij9y

 What is bringing you joy? Favorite Thanksgiving side? Have you put up a tree yet? What’s on your Christmas list? What are you reading? Snail mail in my mailbox? Green bean casserole Not yet Postage stamps, Sezane gift card, books and new pens Rereading old favorites. Any new recommendations  from R's rue https://ift.tt/8wHtfbP