I can’t say I’m one for taking to the keyboard when someone in the public eye shuffles off this mortal coil, but this morning’s news about the premature demise of Mr Maradonna has got me thinking. Rather fittingly, as it happens, I’m no longer interested in football, largely because of the whole culture of cheatingContinue reading “That Hand”
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Covidiot
A couple of weeks ago, I became entagled in a discussion about privacy concerns. Discussion is perhaps a generous term. After several attempts to explain the issue, I had to conclude that I was an idiot, simply to close the conversation. Actually, I stated publically “clearly, I am an idiot.” Now, some of you mayContinue reading “Covidiot”
Three weeks. Three years
Yesterday brought to a close the belated 2020 edition of the Tour. Le Tour. Although I wasn’t able to follow procedings as closely as I would have liked (we should have been in England during the race, had it been held as scheduled and had the world not gone into meltdown in the meantime), atContinue reading “Three weeks. Three years”
HP Sorcery
Never mind what I wrote, yesterday; I should have brought you up to date on the Potter situation. I think I admitted to having taken to reading about Ms Rowling’s finest. I did this for two reasons: (i) my son (aged 9) had finally got stuck in and I thought I’d better keep abreast ofContinue reading “HP Sorcery”
Break
I keep thinking about this. While it began as something of a catharsis, the more I keep thinking and writing about what I am thinking, the more I find myself questioning the very purpose. It’s now turned in on itself and it’s making me feel worse. So. I think I’ll give it a rest. AtContinue reading “Break”
Belonging
I’ve been struggling with this for some time. For most of my adult life, I suppose. I’ve never wanted to follow the crowd, nor belong to that crowd; I’ve never joined in too much when it wasn’t for me; I’ve resisted temptation and pressure. I hope I’ve always been true to myself, and to myContinue reading “Belonging”
Whinge
Okay, I have to admit, sometimes I do feel the need to have a bit of a whinge. Only if it’s 100% justifiable, mind. Today, I think I am justified appropriately. Correction: I know I am justified. Your view may vary, should you decide to read on. Just a few days ago, I happened toContinue reading “Whinge”
Diamond Geezers
There’s so much I could write to mark the occasion of my mum and dad’s sixtieth wedding anniversary, today. I could, but I won’t. It’s their day. No point in me rambling on, so here are just a few random observations. I could be typically crass and make some comment about a couple of lifeContinue reading “Diamond Geezers”
What’s in a Name?
A couple of days ago, my dear old pal Andy checked to see if everything was okay. I’d not posted anything for several days, so he was a little concerned. I was rather touched by this, to be honest. Then he only went and spoiled the moment by suggesting that he was only worried thatContinue reading “What’s in a Name?”
Farewell, old friends
This morning, quite without warning, I found myself in mourning. After a good thirty years, I had to say goodbye to a pair of faithful old servants. Back in the late eighties or early nineties, we purchased a set of Denby Greystone crockery, which included six cereal bowls. One of the six bit the dustContinue reading “Farewell, old friends”
2020 - A Year of Perfect Vision 