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THIS BLIND MAN, AN OLD FRIEND OF MY WIFE’S, HE was on his way to spend the night. His wife had died. So he was visiting the dead wife’s relatives in Connecticut. He called my wife from his in-laws’. Arrangements were made. He would come by train, a fivehour trip, and my wife would meet him at the station. She hadn’t seen him since she worked for him one summer in Seattle ten years ago. But she and the blind man had kept in touch. They made tapes and mailed them back and forth. I wasn’t enthusiastic about his visit. He was no one I knew. And his being blind bothered me. My idea of blindness came from the movies. In movies, the blind moved slowly and never laughed. Sometimes they were led by seeing-eye dogs. A blind man in my house was not something I looked forward to. That summer in Seattle she had needed a job. She didn’t have any money. The man she was going to marry at the end of the summer was in officer’s training school.He didn’t have any money,either. But she was in love with … [Read more...] about Cathedral

If you’re finding it hard to focus at work this week, you're not alone - studies show that heat can zap brain power and make it harder to be productive on the job. A recent study from professors at the University of Virginia revealed that the hotter you are, the harder you'll find it to make complex decisions. The researchers suggest the problem might be caused by low glucose levels in the brain. Brain training experts from Im-a-puzzle.com have gathered some top tips for beating brain fog in the warm weather as we all struggle on. A spokesperson said: “While there’s scientific evidence suggesting that we are likely to lose focus in extreme temperatures, there are some easy ways to help tackle the brain fog to help to stay alert during the day. “From the food you consume to the place you sit to study, making a few small changes this week could make a dramatic difference to your energy levels.” It's far too hot to be fully functional (Stock Image) ( Image: Getty … [Read more...] about Beat brain fog in the heatwave by eating salad – it’ll make you more productive

FAST food loyalty schemes might seem a lot of effort to save a few pounds - but use them regularly and it could mean a LOT of free food. Whether you’re a devoted fan of one particular restaurant, or a casual diner of many, it’s worth signing up to loyalty schemes to earn free food , drinks and treats. From a Greggs sausage roll to a whole chicken at Nando’s - there are plenty of rewards up for grabs. Most loyalty schemes are very easy to join, and some even reward you with a freebie just for signing up. There have been two recent additions to the loyalty scheme battle with the arrival of McDonald’s and Burger King - but just how do they stack up against its competitors? Here’s how some of the top fast food restaurant loyalty schemes work and how easy it is to earn rewards: read more in fast food HAPPY MEALS How little known deals at McDonald's could get you FREE food this summer PERI-PERI-LICIOUS … [Read more...] about Best and worst fast food loyalty schemes revealed – how to get FREE food at McDonald’s and Nando’s