Author Archives: Ian

At the start of the week Twitter was so full of posts motivated by hate that I decided to close my account. I thought I might suffer from withdrawal symptoms, but none so far. I think Twitter is now doing … Continue reading →

So, what did Edmund Burke actually say ? Burke’s philosophy on representation was famously articulated in his 1774 Speech to the Electors of Bristol, reproduced below. “I am sorry I cannot conclude without saying a word on a topic touched … Continue reading →

I have just finished “Excellent Women” by Barbara Pym. A while ago I read “Quartet in Autumn”, also by her. Barbara Pym is well thought of in the world of literature . . . “Barbara Mary Crampton Pym FRSL (2 … Continue reading →

The extract below is from the Church Times of Friday, 10 November 2023. Each week they put in a piece from a past issue, sometimes of just general interest, sometimes relevant to the season or date. This one is obviously … Continue reading →

BT and EE have been an “item” for some time past, but now they want us to transfer our business to their new EE set up. And the email screen shot above shows you how they want you to do … Continue reading →

At the risk of being thought a religious nut – not far wrong – I cannot help thinking the passage below is more helpful and uplifting that all the junk we have been subjected to since 1s October about Halloween. … Continue reading →

Reader, we bought it . . . This car is on the forecourt at Wilsons Motors at the moment. Might it replace the two cars we have at the moment ? Wilson Motors, 97 St Mary’s Street, DG6 4EL 01557 … Continue reading →

Went to bed with a mildly sore right shoulder, due, no doubt to yesterday’s injection – but what went in the right side ? I am sure the Nurse said it at the time, but do I remember ? – … Continue reading →

Todays activities and expectations . . . Successes Get up at 7.30 am, go to local Hospital at 9.30 am and receive Flu and Covid vaccinations from nice Nurse. Go to local electrical shop and pay for new microwave and … Continue reading →

 I was quietly dozing over my laptop just after midday when some sixth sense made me look up – and – Lo ! – out of a side window I could see a neighbour’s dormer window roof shredding itself in … Continue reading →