I think that in the past I have expected far too much from friends. I have expected them to stick by me when I mistreat them, and I have expected them to automatically be there for me even if I have made little effort to ask myself what they expect from me in return. I have since come to think that we should not expect anything from friends...When a friend offers support in difficult times, that is something to be cherished rather than expected - Oxford Muse, 2005
A Mundane Comedy is Dominic Kelleher's new book, which will be published in mid 2024. The introduction is available here and further extracts will appear on this site and on social media in the coming months.