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A reminder from John Ruskin, . . .
“There is no wealth but life. Life, including all its powers of love, of joy, and of admiration. That country is the richest which nourishes the greatest numbers of noble and happy human beings; that man is richest, who, having perfected the functions of his own life to the utmost, has also the widest helpful influence, both personal, and by means of his possessions, over the lives of others.”
From “Unto this Last”, 1860.
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He can’t keep hid mouth shut . . .
Assorted social media posts . . . My parents always voted Conservative, but that was over 50 years ago, and the Conservative Party was an altogether different organisation back then. The current Conservative Party is the successor to those who … Continue reading
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The Red Cross in the Middle East . . .
Hi, This is a bit different to what I’d normally send. For a start, I’m writing something that’s inevitably going to be longer than I’d usually aim for. And it’s also the first of two emails I want to share … Continue reading
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Great Chieftain o’ the Puddin-race !
Some hae meat an canna eat,And some wad eat that want it;But we hae meat, and we can eat,And sae the Lord be thankit. Fair fa’ your honest, sonsie face,Great Chieftain o’ the Puddin-race!Aboon them a’ ye tak your place,Painch, … Continue reading
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What’s he up to today ?
My response . . . “A meaningless promise. What are they going to do with the sewage, put it in their back gardens ? The solution requires every premises to have two separate drainage systems. One for waste water and … Continue reading
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Brian Bilston cheers us up again . . .
https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/days-like-these-an-alternative-guide-to-the-year-in-366-poems-brian-bilston/7445776?ean=9781035001668 A brief summary of each day of the year, and Brian Bilston’s thoughts on the matter.
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Don’t bump into each other . . .
Members of our family are currently heading north west across the Atlantic Ocean on their way to San Francisco – in the little red aeroplane at the top left of this image. But look at the air traffic shown in … Continue reading
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That Header Photo . . .
Just a gentle reminder that you don’t really need an enormous vehicle for your transport needs. “Four wheels and an engine” is all you need, and small is good.
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Currently Reading or Read . . .
I came across Angela Thirkell a long time ago, I cannot remember when or associate her with any particular place where we have lived – and they are many. All are set in the county of Barsetshire – the Barsetshire … Continue reading
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End of Year Reminiscences . . .
When I was a small boy, just turned six a few days before, King George VI made his usual Christmas broadcast in Christmas Day – a tradition which, I am glad to say, continues. The war had been going since … Continue reading
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Christmas Present . . .
A Pot made by our Granddaughter,who has only recently started pottery. A very “special” pot.
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