‘Every time I write, I doubt myself’: Michael Rosen at 80 on deep grief, self-belief and chocolate cake The children’s author answers questions from readers, friends and writers on losing his son Eddie, surviving Covid, who he’d invite to his perfect birthday dinner and where he goes for inspiration

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I love Michael Rosen…

Excellent tweet!

Thanks for explaining.

I don’t understand what you’re not keen on, precisely. Can you be more explicit?

A long letter from home I went to pick up MsX from nursery this week. (Sorry, MsX! Sorry! Not nursery, but pre-school, because she’s three and she’s a big girl no...

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The state of my world at Hepworth Towers

So do I! #TheArchers

Matchboxes I read in the paper yesterday that Selfridges are selling posh matchboxes for as much as £843. Apparently… There are cheaper ones than £843:...

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Thoughts from Hepworth Towers

Thank you. 😊Though we don’t get noise here, just cold winds and rain.

Peace and quiet I’m sorry for being quiet but it’s been hard to think straight this week as we have had three skilled hardworking men in the house fitting n...

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Letter from Hepworth Towers

Bits and pieces First, I’d like to commend this blog post to you.  https://dimcdougall.com/ageing-changing/ It’s Di McDougall’s latest blog post. Di lives i...

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Letter from Hepworth Towers

You’re all making too much of this - he’s a farmer! #TheArchers

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again - Brian is the pits. #TheArchers

My favourite story!

Life at Hepworth Towers I have been lying in bed since 4.30 am worrying about what to do about our car. We need to replace the one we have, and the most sensible ...

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No Israel prosecutions for killing Palestinian civilians in occupied West Bank since start of decade Dozens of former Israeli military, police and spy chiefs describe situation as ‘organised Jewish terrorism’

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Coasting or dancing I came across an old interview with Roger McGough this week in which I thought he said, at the age of 75, that he was “coasting.” I then tal...

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I don’t believe Tracey would have talked to Brian about George in that way #TheArchers

Brian is the pits #TheArchers

#TheArchers didn’t Eleanor Bron play Carol Tregorran before?

CAAT - UK out of the F-35 Fighter Jet Programme: End British involvement in the US-Israeli war on Iran F-35s, of which 15% are produced in the UK, are playing a critical role in the US-Israeli war on Iran, a war the British state is further implicated in through the use of British bases, jets, helicopters and the recent deployment of a warship. Take action now and email your MP to demand the UK cease all involvement in the war and withdraw from the F-35 Fighter Jet Programme.

Write to your MP to fight for no UK weapons nor any UK involvement in the US-Israeli war on Iran: caat.org.uk/take-action/...

Spending time Dave and I were at our favourite café yesterday morning having breakfast: it was a treat. I love going out for breakfast. Dave never eats. H...

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Maybe you’re right. I was thinking Brian would want to keep George watching his back.

Brian

Or Brian. #TheArchers

#TheArchers. Amber’s a cracker. I hope she stays with George.

Ramblings Here I am in bed eating an exceptionally moist pain-aux-raisins for breakfast, which was a weekend treat I forgot to eat yesterday. How luck...

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How ADHD diagnosis helped my mental health | Letters Letter: I spent my life pre-diagnosis suffering from depression and low self-esteem, writes Francesca Finch-Andrews

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