Alive & Twitching

In common with millions of others around the world, I watched the Champions’ League match between Arsenal and Barcelona on television yesterday evening. It was a much-anticipated game between two highly skilful and entertaining teams and it certainly lived up to expectations. read more »

Last year I read 17 books and am listing them below in the order in which I read them. They are a mixed bunch, both in respect of genre and quality. read more »

Two elderly gentlemen at a retirement home are sitting on a bench under a tree when one turns to the other and says: “George, I’m 83 years old now and I’m just full of aches and pains. I know you’re about my age. How do you feel?” read more »