A trip to the dump brings up painful memories

My wife wants me to walk the dog before we go to the dump, which strikes me as a lot. I would prefer to combine the dog walk and dump trip into a single excursion. I make a fuss about this, and prevail. The purpose of the dump visit – by appointment only – is to get rid of an old wooden desk that has been rotting under a tarpaulin in the garden for two years. Looking at its mouldy green surface, I am reminded of the architect’s drawing board that I owned and loved for 30 years, until my wife paid someone to take it away without my knowledge. That was some years ago. At the time I promised myself I would never forget, and even though I had…

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Guardian Weekly (Digital) - 1 Issue, 14 February 2025

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