We held a retirement party in the bar of the old police station, which got incredibly raunchy. Back in the mid-1980s, one of our older colleagues was due to retire, and a surprise party was arranged in the bar of the nick. I will refer to him as Mick, who...
It was about twelve years ago. I had just finished residency and was an eager young doc. I had been a member of various professional academies for a number of years, and I was recently given an opportunity to serve on a committee. This was a big deal for...
I came upon you sneaking a bite of late breakfast. You stood behind the shop counter, a hand lifted to your mouth. With your lips politely closed, you still managed a conspiratorial smile. I figured you weren't supposed to be eating outside your break tim...
So, there I was, sitting in the hotel room, nervous as can be but extremely excited at the same time. At any moment, I was expecting a knock on the door or a text on my phone, alerting me of her arrival, making me want to pinch myself that this wasn’t jus...
After chatting with Jon and Pam for a week, we’d decided to finally meet at a restaurant mid-way between our homes. We arrived early, eager as could be, and requested a table for four. Catherine and I ordered our drinks and didn’t have to wait long for ou...
Hello, my name is Malcolm. Catherine and I have been together in one form or another for a long time, first as classmates in high school, then as best friends while she was at college, and now as spouses. We have always gotten along and could tell each ot...
