Category Archives: Politics

Blog 80 – 17.6.17. Out of the ashes….

Posted on Jun 17, 2017 by

I know the smell of fire…a small but damaging one broke out at home when I was young. Now I’m imagining my lovely house as a charred, blackened, unrecognisable space…and several members of my family missing. How would that hole … Continue reading →

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Blog 79 – 7.6.17. London 2017 – just how bad can things get?

Posted on Jun 7, 2017 by

A recent pre-election chat with my 23 year old journalist niece, H, made me realise that some young people are pretty angry and think that things can barely get any worse…we are in a dark place she said.  The terror … Continue reading →

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Blog 77 – 14.7.16 Brexit 4: Tick for Brexit?

Posted on Jul 15, 2016 by

Hmmm…I might stop writing about Brexit soon..but in the meantime: Remainer: ‘What exactly is Brexit going to do for us…eh? What exactly?’ Leaver: ‘Set us free! Give us control of our borders!’ Remainer: ‘And?’ Leaver: ‘Give the political elite, the … Continue reading →

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Blog 76 -13.7.16. Brexit 3: now let’s just start that again

Posted on Jul 13, 2016 by

Sorry about this….but I have to tell you that until a few days ago I was pretty depressed…and I’ve never knowingly been depressed before….it’s a constantly present fug of hopelessness that pervades everything. Not even my busted achilles left me … Continue reading →

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Blog 75 – 2.7.16. Brexit 2: DON’T read the papers

Posted on Jul 13, 2016 by

Chaos, turmoil, back and front stabbing…no it’s not an urban riot, it’s the political elite reeling while the rest of us basically Keep Calm and Carry On. A very British revolution. Here’s my advice to the poor folk who have … Continue reading →

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Blog 74 – 25.6.16. Brexit 1: EU kidding me??

Posted on Jun 25, 2016 by

Dear Folks….I’m finding myself needing to write..but not about my leg. My leg will survive. I’m not so sure about the UK, following the historic European Union (EU) referendum. I feel I woke up yesterday in a parallel universe. I’m … Continue reading →

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