Literature
Words Part Eight
These are two poems which are quintessentially English, I cannot read the first without a tear in my eye. The England that I hope is still capable of saving. Elegy Written in a Country Churchyard [more…]
Literature
Fiction
On Dangerous Ground, Chapter One
Sally nudged Dave, “your phone’s ringing, it’s only 06:00,” he moaned and turned over, she dug him in the ribs and repeated herself, this time louder and firmer. David Stretton opened his eyes and looked [more…]
Arts
Marxism ‘Behind The Scenes’ at Question Time
A making-of Question Time feature entitled ‘Behind the Scenes’ is available on the iPlayer. Having already penned the ‘Making of QT Review’, we must give this a viewing. Previously, I was harsh on the politicians. [more…]
Arts
Jinnie’s Story, Book Nine – Chapter Eleven
The twins said they did not want a ‘posh meal’ in the hotel restaurant if they were going to have one at the opening of the Trattoria Trevi Worthing the next evening, so Jinnie, Paolo, [more…]
Fiction
Pencil Box – Christmas 2025
Season’s greetings with a little cheerful podcast. Only 8 minutes long so more of a comedy sketch. It’s a book review/panel type show with myself (as Alvin Whakahihi), Peabody, Edna (as Lady Pendlesham), Mr Wiggy [more…]
Literature
An Old Man’s Musings Part Forty-Eight
I have come to the conclusion that there are those living amongst us who understand what is going on and those who do not have a clue. An example of the later was the husband [more…]
Drinking
Cocktails At Six
The nights have drawn in and once more we are approaching that strange time of year when apparently everyone is going to parties, or in my case not. So, if any of you are going [more…]
Literature
A Nativity Story
Somewhere high above the earth, in what, at that time would have been called ‘the heavens’ was a light, a light with a purpose. The purpose of this light was to guide the various characters [more…]
Hobbies
Overland to Russia, Part Five
Just off Red Square in Moscow, by a Metro entrance, is a curious little basement exhibit, the Museum of the USSR. The day I visited it, I was almost alone as I viewed the dozen [more…]