I heard the news today…and it was enough to make me want to sell up and emigrate. read more »
Mick met Paddy in the street and said:
‘Paddy, will you draw your bedroom curtains before making love to your wife in future?’ read more »
This is a continuation of the blog posted on 12th January 2010.
Photo: Kate Atkinson. See below. read more »
(1) Solicitors, (2) the police and (3) the teaching of history read more »
The 3-part BBC series of Wallander came to a close last night and, like last year’s predecessor, it was outstanding television. read more »
Last year I read 15 books that are set out as follows in the order in which I read them. They include several that I felt confident I would enjoy and, with a couple of exceptions, I was not disappointed; one that I found a surprisingly good read; and one that I disliked so much that I intend never to read anything else by the same author.
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Here’s an amusing cartoon for Christmas. You’ll need your speakers.
My wife and I went on a walking holiday in Alsace in September that we really enjoyed. read more »


