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February 7, 2026
Tim Dowling: I’ve already used up all my optimism for the year. What now?
The misery of the English winter has made me homesick for extreme US weather. I hate to miss a hurricane
TL;DR
- The author expresses misery about the English winter and homesickness for extreme weather in his American hometown.
- He is surprised by the number of roundabouts in the US, a concept previously unfamiliar.
- A spontaneous outing with his wife leads them to a country park and an old church with Saxon origins.
- The church contains historical features, including a 14th-century wall painting and a tomb related to Anne Boleyn's family.
- The experience of visiting the church is described as 'weird' but ultimately a good 'different' activity.
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