We were first introduced to a variety of quality newsprint, including the Guardian Weekly, in the early 50s as teenagers attending a small country grammar school. Later, when we left west Somerset, our ways parted as we pursued our chosen career paths, at times revisiting the Weekly almost as if it were a friendly uncle.
About 25 years ago, when we were living in Toronto as a second-time-around couple, my son gave us a Christmas present of a subscription to the Weekly. We were hooked and became committed readers. It has been fascinating to see how the paper has evolved into its being a week in the life of the world.
We value the research and knowledge needed for many of the feature articles. Comment & Debate is a must, while Eyewitnessed has superb pictures. I take a first quick look at What I’m really thinking as I collect the paper from our post office box. Admittedly, there have been times when we miss Nancy Banks-Smith and the obituaries.
Bob quickly read the sections that interested him most, coming back later for his much-loved crossword puzzles. I tend to take a more cover-to-cover approach, so it is not surprising that I am still involved with last week’s copy when the new one arrives.
Sadly, we have recently had to say that long goodbye, so I am now on my own, but with the Weekly as a constant companion.
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