Mairwen asked P.D.R. Lindsay:

Thank you for 'following' me (if that is the correct term!) I have just been reading your bio. It's amazing! Are you a Kiwi? I too love the countryside (especially in Europe and Canada), need space, loathe ugly overcrowded cities, and love small towns with mediaeval or historic centres. I grew up (with dogs) in an exceedingly rural part of Europe, now I live in another (relatively, but far less) rural part.

P.D.R. Lindsay Definitely a Kiwi, Mairwen, (is your name Welsh or Irish?) But I've spent most of my working life in many different countries which fuel my stories. Old Japan being my latest creative muse. It's good to be home in NZ on a more permanent basis though I do miss the colour of life in countries like Japan.

I do like your quotes from Claire Fox. Can we get them posted in every person's message stream here and stop some of the silliness which goes on?
I much prefer discussion to shouting people down. My school always taught that one argues the point NOT the person!

Have a great 2025 and happy reading.
Kind Regards
p.d.r.

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