Funny and serious thoughts on … well … yeh … anything really!!!
18 July 1918 – 5 December 2015 Whatever name you knew him by, Mandela his "English" name, Rolihlahla meaning "troublemaker" ... Madiba, his clan name, Dalibhunga his grown up name denoting 'convenor of the dialogue', Khulu, meaning "Great One" or Tata, meaning 'father' a term of endearment used by so many South Africans ... this... Continue Reading →
cc by Kate and William, Canada Day 2011 So I'll be honest, I am struggling to make up my mind about this couple. They seem pleasant, she smiles a lot, she makes him happy or so it seems. And yet his behaviour and tacit acceptance of her family suggest he craves an ordinary life, he... Continue Reading →
We have been witness to news reports of many acts of terrorism in recent years, Kenya being the most recent. We have been victims of Governments inhibiting our freedom in the name of terrorism in recent years, there are numerous examples. So here is my question ... What do they want? The terrorists I mean... Continue Reading →
So many WWII stories are sad, shocking and appalling beyond words, but alongside the tragedy there are many tales of bravery, heroics and heart warming reports. Rarely are these stories of "good Germans" perhaps with the exception of one of the most famous Oskar Schindler...... Every now and again however, a tale comes to light... Continue Reading →
18 July 1918 – present, age 95 photo credit: Archives de la Ville de Montréal cc So sad, if the news media is to be believed, Nelson Mandela is fading and likely to move on to another dimension soon. Now if you care at all, you have to agree, here is a man who... Continue Reading →
Well... this is a tricky moral dilemma isn't it? Judging others is such dangerous ground, after all, few of us a pure of heart and mind.... but on this one, I can't help but think that perhaps there was some middle ground... "How our sister was betrayed by the doctor who put sex before duty"... Continue Reading →
18 September 1949 to 19 August 2005, age 55 Those who know me, know it is almost unheard of for me to praise a Labour politician, but here it is. Marjorie "Mo" Mowlam was an amazing woman, one who should never be forgotten and one who made a difference. l photo credit: Bolckow cc Mo... Continue Reading →
I have been a little busy for the last couple of weeks and if you follow my travel blog, you would know why but today, it's time for a little downtime and a couple of observations..... Firstly I should mention I am spending a few weeks in Europe so it is interesting to see and hear the... Continue Reading →
Well this has to bring a few smiles..... a news article about the state of the roads in Britain! It seems those invading Romans didn't know it all, after all!!! Yes they who introduced so many improvements into Britannia, including irrigation, better farming, spa bathing, established so many great towns and cities such as Chester,... Continue Reading →
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