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December 4th

In the Nags, Billy-Mac spills his pint over Crazy Dazza, who laughs.

They remember Covid and no pub. Whatever the result, this is better.

December 3rd

Daisy’s mum frets about finding a Christmas turkey, “because of bird flu.”

Daisy, a vegetarian, worries about the puffins. Will they return next summer?

December 2nd

Rachel’s usual hairdresser has left. It’s a blow.

“We’re pretty thin on the ground,” says the receptionist. “There’s Ali? She isn’t a master-cutter, but…”

24 stories in 24 words

December 1st

Alan puts on his glasses and reads.
“It’s called lecanemab. A huge breakthrough for people with Alzheimer’s.”
He shows his wife the article.
Again.