So, the Pope's Easter message? Good? Bad? Indifferent? For me? Disappointing.... let me re-emphasise, I am not a Catholic, nor do I follow another religious doctrine, however I do acknowledge the Catholic Church has a significant influence on the populous. As such, I was keen to hear what this new Pope's first Easter message might... Continue Reading →
Dear Mr Cameron!
Dear Mr Cameron photo credit: The Prime Minister's Office cc I am writing from a combination of despair and optimism. I am sure you get many letters but I am hoping you find a few minutes in your day to read just this one. You don't need me to tell you, the country is in... Continue Reading →
I Love London!!!
So ... here's the truth ... I love London ... I love to visit London ... I would love to live in London ... and this from a native of the North ... Here are just a few reasons why I love this beautiful city ... Buckingham Palace The Royal Observatory at Greenwich Time will... Continue Reading →
Scary UKIP gaining momentum….
I am speechless at the apparent response to a Daily Mail article... UKIP are b********, Maggie was good looking and Ed Miliband lacks his brother's charm: Denis Healey is still outspoken at 95 To which I replied: He is quite right, the UKIP party is dangerous - if you are thinking of voting for them,... Continue Reading →
Unions Show Their True Selves
BBC staff on strike 'would have returned to work if Nelson Mandela died... but not for the death of Thatcher' And I would suggest that is just how she would want it. It is certainly no surprise that striking unions would not break strike for the death of the woman who so effectively and efficiently... Continue Reading →
Labor versus Labor!!!
I will eat him alive!This week in politics! What a farce it was... Julia versus Julia? Rudd versus Labor?Sneak Ruddly in!Rudd versus Julia or Julia versus Rudd? Does any fellow Australian think public money was well spent this week on political wars within the ruling party?Simon Crean, I almost pity - what a pawn he... Continue Reading →
Maggie!
Shocked! I have just realised that a woman who inspired and influenced me has not even rated a mention here! Love her or hate her, she made a difference to the world we live in today... Well it is past time I gave her some well deserved attention....Margaret Thatcher, a brilliant, clever and determined woman!I... Continue Reading →
Pope Seems Like a Nice Guy
Well a big week for the Papists! Pope Francis......... when I heard Jesuit my first thought was zealot, passionate about his beliefs, possibly fanatical but on reflection devout seems better suited and, a first perhaps? A man who truly believes in his God!! On the plus side I am sure his appointment is striking fear... Continue Reading →
UK Independence Party – Manifesto
I am outraged to see the apparent support for the UK Independence Party (UKIP)! The British public are being blindly sucked in by their promise to 'get us out of the EU'. Well that is all well and good, but there are serious implications of doing that and the British people need to make an... Continue Reading →