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Flabby mid-sections

Nobody likes a flabby mid-section. Lockdowns combined with the fact that I'm a greedy git, mean that even by my own rotund standards, I'm on the large side. I'm tackling that with intermittent fasting, which at least limits the time that I can stuff
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Sean 27, 28, 29 & 30

“I know where you’re coming from Erika. Russians, casinos, strip clubs, it all looks dodgy, but we have to be commercial. They have given us open access to their books, and everything looks legitimate.”
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Withdrawal from Afghanistan

Like many, I have watched recent events in Afghanistan with increasing despair. Anyone with more than a passing interest in history knew the day would come when the West would pack its bags and leave. Invading Afghanistan is straightforward. Overwhelming firepower will do it. However, that advantage counts for nothing
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Sean 23, 24, 25 & 26

“It can do no harm to have a look, can it? What sort of volumes are we talking about, Ivan?” “A few million a month. No more.” “A few million forints. I can't see that being a problem.” He smiled. “Dollars.” Sean’s smile froze. He finished the Scotch.
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Working Tools 70. Hot Desking

In a feat of imagination, Justin turned this conversation into a reason / justification / excuse to buy Apple's extraordinary XDR monitor. (A man after my own heart.)
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Sean 20, 21, & 22

"Sean. They’re Russian. They run casinos and brothels. I’m not going to ask if they’re Mafia. Are you?"
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Working Tools 69. Merging the analogue and digital

I own a stationery store, for a start. As well as the owner, I am the biggest customer. I do love a notebook. And a pen. And a pencil. Oh, and an index card. I'm sure it's a syndrome.
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Sean 17, 18, 19

Three things struck him in the shower. First, he had an appointment for brunch with John. Second, he had a date with a gorgeous Hungarian woman called Jana. This revelation caused the third strike, which was the shampoo landing on his toe as he remembered her hot breath in his ear.
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