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A gift from the Queen’s handbag

ailing continues to grant the most unexpected experiences. I’m presently typing in a luxurious state room on the having been invited to speak on a voyage from New York to Quebec. The experience couldn’t be further removed from my sailing to date. Tracey is with me, we dress for dinner and have a butler at our beck and call, which feels strange and, if

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