A taster:
‘Do you go into Wexford much, Granny?’ Helen asked as her grandmother sat down at the kitchen table.
‘Oh, I go in once a week,’ she said and sipped her tea.
‘How do you get in?’ Helen asked.
‘This only started last year when I sold the sites,’ her grandmother said, moving over to sit at the [...]



Dr Bill’s Harley Wisdom digs up some little white lies you might recognise:

  • “It’s so nice to see you.”
  • “Glad you called.”
  • “I’d love to chat but I’m late for a meeting.”
  • “My cell phone battery was down.”
  • “I’ve been so busy this week… we’re really slammed at work.”
  • “I’m working on it as we speak.”
  • “Jeez… I’d love to but I already have a previous commitment that day.”
  • “I’m really looking forward to seeing you.”
  • “Oh this is delicious.”
  • “You know I’m always honest with you.”

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