Author: endardoo

A newspaper sub-editor for many years, I am now a blogger and freelance sub-editor. Husband of one and house daddy of two: a feisty and dramatic 17-year-old girl and a bright, resilient football nut of a boy aged 16. My website: endastories.com.

by endardoo Sep 1, 2021 6

Personal

Swim Low, Sweet Memories Of Jack Babashoff

Jack who? Brother of the more famous Shirley, but an Olympic swimmer like no other

by endardoo Aug 19, 2021 10

Personal

Joni Was Right – Clouds Get In The Way

Feck off overcast stratus sky: we want our blue one back

by endardoo Jul 15, 2021 18

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Well, I’m A Sea Dipper Now

Fourteen years living in a seaside town with two beaches — and I only started sea swimming this week.

by endardoo May 29, 2021 7

Personal

The Kids Of Summer Are Here

Children really do light up a place, don’t they?

by endardoo May 19, 2021 19

Family Life Personal

In The Light Garden

Ode To My Clematis Petal Dancing In The Breeze

by endardoo Mar 23, 2021 12

Personal

Diamonds On The Wasteland

You can find treasure anywhere —even in dereliction flagrante

by endardoo Feb 17, 2021 24

Personal

Not Magnificent … Mag-nif-i-cent!

Exploring The Human Dichotomy … Feeling Apart And A Part Of Things

by endardoo Feb 4, 2021 26

Personal

All Good In The Hood

Rethreading The Drawstring In My Hoodie Would Be An Epic Triumph