I hardly know where to start! The news this week has been huge... .... opening with the Boston Marathon bombings, followed by an explosion at a fertilizer plant in Texas and the loss of lives, leading into a tremendous display of pomp and ceremony with Baroness Margaret Thatcher's funeral, which I am happy to say... Continue Reading →
Boston Marathon bombings
photo credit: Werner Kunz via photopin ccBoston, Massachusetts! Such a beautiful city, by reputation a highly desirable place to live and its high cost of living doesn't seem to have deterred its 7.6 million inhabitants. Situated across the river from Cambridge home to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and the world famous Harvard, the... Continue Reading →
Reference for Freddie!
Should I give it to him now or wait until he asks? Freddie is a stand out member of the team, never letting anything or anybody get in the way of his achieving his professional goals. He especially enjoys interacting with "the big boss", ideally hourly or more frequently if permitted, with a view to... Continue Reading →
The Church of England is rich!!
The Church of England is rich!! For years I have believed the C of E was a pauper! The collecting plate does the rounds. .. we need a new spire ... the roof is falling in ... please give generously! Not that I ever have, but by comparison to their fellow Christians of the Catholic... Continue Reading →
Boston bombing
Despicable .... Vile and disgusting. My sympathy goes out to the victims, their families and the people of Boston who won't feel safe for a long long time. Tragic.
Protests in Trafalgar Square
Thatcher's Death "Party" In London Draws Hundreds This event made the TV news in Australia and firstly, I felt a sense of shame and disgust on behalf of the British public, mainly because of the lack of respect towards a dead woman but confusion reigned when a man was interviewed to explain his rationale. His... Continue Reading →
Why is North Korea dangerous?
photo courtesy: zennie62 ccThere is lots of rhetoric and media speculation right now about whether North Korea poses a real threat or if they are just flexing muscles in an attempt to extort more money from the West.A cult with 25 million followers... led by a tyrannical despotic madman with access to nuclear weapons? It ... Continue Reading →
They made a difference – Lady Margaret Thatcher
photo courtesy: BBC Radio 4 cc 13 October 1925 – 8 April 2013, age 87 The events of this week surrounding the death of the Lady Margaret Thatcher cannot go by without comment. First, the sadness of her death and how very tragic and ironic that her failing health in recent years was accompanied by... Continue Reading →
So very sad, Margaret Thatcher
photo credit: roberthuffstutter ccSo very very sad to hear Margaret Thatcher has passed away.An inspiration for many of us and even today, her strength is unparalleled in modern times.A woman who made a difference. May she rest in peace
Funny and Serious ... food for thought ... 