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Birthdays (links to Cape Verde site)

That's another one over - but my life seems to get more hectic with each one that passes. More have gone than are likely to come, and perhaps that's what's increasing the sense of urgency. It was a good day, started with champagne, ended with... I'm not sure I remember.

It says something about my character that the guest list for my celebration birthday lunch didn't contain one man. In haste I invited another old roue Les, but he turned up with a charming young lady, Caroline. I must remember to ask him if he can get me one.

It's strange how some folk can gain fame and fortune with a relatively easy idea, whilst others struggle along, never really recognised. I'm one of the latter, but it's still fun.

I was encouraged by a chance remark recently: that it is easier to make money than intelligent people realise. That was a comfort that I'll look forward to.

The quote for the coming week came from a young woman walking along the street, a trail of children behind her. She was talking to a mobile phone. "Don't let 'em take her into care," she said, "I wanted my baby because it was something I could have of my own, that I didn't have to share with anyone else." She has shared that child, because we, as a society, have taken on the responsibility of parenthood, both for her and her missing partner. No doubt she lives in provided housing, on social benefits, and will produce a child that goes on to do the same. A strange madness that we support.

Makes you want to run away: I published a book last year: Antonio's Island by Antonia Gomes Balla all about the Cape Verde islands, off the west coast of Africa. Let's escape to the sun.

posted by Suffolk Notes @ 9:57 am