Human Interest
Dog Walking Thoughts – No 1: K.B.O.
As with all large projects or major goals, in life or work, things can seem too big to be achievable. The usual advice is to break it all down into manageable ‘chunks’ – and that [more…]
Literature
Literature
In Defence of Aldershot
Oh Aldershot, my Aldershot, what have they done to you there was a time, so long ago when you were fresh and new thirty years ago or so you were a joy to know. Neglect, [more…]
Animals
Larry’s Diary, Week Two Hundred And Seventy-Five
Monday Good morning, my friends. There was a bit of watery sun about when I strolled to the bottom of the garden for my poo behind the gardener’s shed. Something had been digging down there. [more…]
Fiction
A Price Too High, Chapter Seventeen
Dave was woken late in the afternoon by Sally sitting on top of him. When she saw his eyes open, she leaned forward and kissed him. “How do you feel?” “I’m not sure, still tired [more…]
Arts
Always Worth Saying’s Question Time Review
Question Time 3rd April 2025 The Panel: Sir Chris Bryant (Labour) Mims Davies (Conservative) Rhun ap Iorwerth (Plaid Cymru) Emily Sheffield (Columnist & Broadcaster) Shavanah Taj (Trade Unionist) Venue: Cardiff We just keep on winning [more…]
Arts
Jinnie’s Story, Book Eight – Chapter Five
After dinner, the twins begged Jinnie to let them stay up for the sail-away from Barbados. As the sailing time was set for 20:00 and it was nearly 19:30 when they finished their meal, Jinnie [more…]
Diary
A View From (Inside) The Greenhouse; Merry Eid (By Gum) And A Happy Ramalama-Dingdong
Following the last “storm” and the subsequent damage, the path alongside the main growing area had turned into a bit of mud-swamp. This was unavoidable, due to Buildings and Maintenance trekking up and down it, [more…]
Literature
An Old Man’s Musing Part Twenty-Two
Compare and contrast. Was watching President Trump’s cabinet meeting and listening to the various Department Heads providing succinct, coherent and confident comments regarding progress to date. All obviously well on top of their briefs; thinking [more…]
Animals
Larry’s Diary, Week Two Hundred And Seventy-Four
Monday Good morning, folks. It’s been raining overnight and is still dull and cold. Legohead is not very happy today—he has just seen the results of the latest MRP poll on the local election, and [more…]