As we’re approaching the final hours of 2024, it is a good time to take a step back and remember what this year taught us. History might not repeat itself, but it does rhyme, as [more…]
Ed. NB Sent in BE (Before Elon). 10+ years ago, I was totally disinterested in politics, and my get-out clause was “they’re all the same”. The Brexit vote stirred me to get more interested and [more…]
Mention of snow of course leads back, for those that were around at that time, to the Winter of 1946/1947. I was six and the most vivid memory I have was walking between banks of [more…]
OK Puffins. Shoulders back & full attention to the screen please. Some questions for you………….. Why are Western finances in such a dire state ? Why are so many people struggling just to exist ? [more…]
It was after midnight when he switched off the engine, the day had been long, but hopefully productive. Sally was in bed, but awake, she asked how the day had gone, “what were you doing [more…]
Jinnie had spoken to Alberto before returning to her dinner guests and after transferring the money to purchase the two hotels. She had quickly told him what was happening in Bournemouth and not to be [more…]
As the embers of 2024 spit out their dying sparks, I sip a pleasantly agreeable glass of Clos Marsalette 2014 Pessac, & ponder………….Just what were the important news stories of this year? I’m sure most [more…]
Today, December 17th is a rather poignant day. It was the birthday of my younger brother who died many years ago. Each year since then I have called my sister-in-law on the day to see [more…]
It was a struggle to get up, neither of them wanted to leave the warmth of the bed. The need to pee forced Dave out of bed first, it was 11:15. He brought two cups [more…]
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