Human Interest

A Lament

11th June 2020 Going Postal 0

This is a lament for lost graciousness in public life today. Was there a time when people who were decent went into public life? I’d like to think so, but today I’m less sure. My [more…]

I made this last week due to a supermarket delivering four packs of watercress in error with our fortnightly grocery delivery. As much as I like egg and watercress sandwiches, there is a limited amount [more…]

The tragic death of George Floyd

9th June 2020 Rookwood 0

I can already hear the disgruntled mutterings of a few hard-hearted individuals for my use of the “Tragic” adjective in the subject title. Some may prefer to extend the period of tragedy much further back [more…]

Postcard from the past: Jersey

8th June 2020 Going Postal 0

I’ve visited Jersey 3 times over the years – this ‘postcard’ is a compilation of all 3 trips. 1st Time – Summer 1987 At the tender age of 21 myself and three school friends stayed [more…]

Larry’s Diary Week Forty Three

7th June 2020 Going Postal 0

Monday Wow it’s Monday again, they seem to come around more and more quickly. I popped out for a pee before Breakfast, you know I hate the smelly litter tray, and it is pleasantly warm, [more…]

Attila The Hun’s Trousers

5th June 2020 bobo 0

Attila the Hun burst, ferociously and irrevocably, into Western European consciousness in 451AD. Following the route that would be taken by German armies in 1914 and 1940 he led his forces along the banks of [more…]

Meet Phoenix, the Egyptian Duprasi

4th June 2020 Going Postal 0

Reaching the ripe old age of 61, being a bit of a hermit and having semi retired, I decided to act upon my love of small animals and adopt a hamster. Having looked after hamsters [more…]

Openology

3rd June 2020 Going Postal 0

There are many totally useless academic courses being taught to our yoof, but there’s one which should be mandatory. It should also and especially be made available for all who’ve left educational establishments long ago. [more…]

NLP All Over The Place

2nd June 2020 Lugosi 0

But where do you go to my lovely When you’re alone in your bed Tell me the thoughts that surround you I want to look inside your head, yes I do Peter Sarstedt – 1969. [more…]