Literature
An Old Man’s Musings, Part Eleven
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…]
Articles by Going Postal
Economics
The Collapse of Prosperity in the West
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…]
Fiction
A Price Too High, Chapter Four
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…]
Fiction
Jinnie’s Story, Book Seven – Chapter Twenty-Seven
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…]
21st Century
Gen Z, Riggy G, and the Kenyan Pornocracy
Gen Z, Riggy G, and the Kenyan Pornocracy In a political landscape defined by opportunism, spectacle, and betrayal, Kenya’s youth-led protests offered a fleeting glimpse of change – only to be ensnared by the same [more…]
Politics
Teh Great Reset——–it never went away
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…]
Literature
An Old Man’s Musings, Part Ten
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…]
Fiction
A Price Too High, Chapter Three
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…]
Arts
Fabulously Festive Fridays – Who? What? Meh… Needs More Cowbell – Part 7
Welcome back my friends to the flamboyance that never ends, as Fabulously Festive Friday proudly presents yet another march of the muscle Marys up the salubrious passage of contemporary culture. As you brace yourselves for [more…]