Alexander's Outing I took my low maintenance partner of 25 years to the dentist today. A rare occasion indeed. He works long hours at irregular times so booking appointments is tricky. Like many busy people, he just doesn’t. A few weeks ago a nagging toothache forced him into a dentist’s chair. After fixing the toothache the dentist kindly offered another appointment to repair two dead teeth. As an eager 16 year old plumbing apprentice Dave yanked an electrical cord out of a truck and an entwined steel grate smashed into his mouth. For thirty eight years these brown scars have obscured...