January 2, 2026 – Near FM

Life Unfiltered

Declan McGlade January 2, 2026

Did you know that Quitter’s Day is the second Friday in January, when most people give up their New Year’s goals? As the famous line in Monty Python’s Life of Brian once asked: What have the Romans ever done for us?…

Three Men in a Boat (not to mention the dog) by Jerome K Jerome. Chapter 19.

Maurice January 2, 2026

Chapter 19 – the end of the adventure: Oxford.—Montmorency’s idea of Heaven.—The hired up-river boat, its beauties and advantages.—The “Pride of the Thames.”—The weather changes.—The river under different aspects.—Not a cheerful evening.—Yearnings for the unattainable.—The cheery chat goes round.—George performs upon the…

Three Men in a Boat (not to mention the dog) by Jerome K Jerome. Chapter 18.

Maurice January 2, 2026

Chapter 18: Locks.—George and I are photographed.—Wallingford.—Dorchester.—Abingdon.—A family man.—A good spot for drowning.—A difficult bit of water.—Demoralizing effect of river air. Read for you by Maurice Newman

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