Brodie Clark, the senior civil servant formerly in charge of Britain’s passport control system has resigned accusing the British Home Secretary of casting him as the scape goat over the growing scandal of who ordered a lessening of Britain’s scrutiny…
Friends, Romans, Italian countrymen and women, lend me your ears. I come not to bury Berlusconi but to celebrate his parting. You, the citizens of my favourite country, allow me to celebrate with you now that your vile Prime Minister…
I came across this photograph the other day and I know I am supposed to disapprove but I have to admit I thought it was great to see someone not taking his sport so seriously that he couldn’t have a…
Graham Bell (1947-2011) My elder brother, Graham, died at his home in Sussex two days ago with all of us, his family, around him. He was a big personality – my main childhood companion and the source of much laughter, entertainment and…
I wasn’t expecting my dendrobium orchid to survive. It was a present from a well-meaning friend last July (see blog for 29 July 2011) but I dreaded the responsibility of looking after such a delicate plant. I prefer growing stuff…
Things are moving at a pace in Greece today and, since I wrote this blog, everything has changed and the referendum has been called off….well, everything has changed except for my opinion as expressed below. Good luck George, you are…
The Times ran an article yesterday that might have seemed dull to some but was pure delight to a classical music geek like me. They asked nine different writers to name their favourite numbered symphony – each writer having just…
Trick or treat? Halloween brings out all sorts – I can’t decide if this father was being ironic or demonic. I wonder if there is a stash of crack in that little orange bag and shudder to think what they…
Yesterday saw the end of British Summer Time as our Northern European light got markedly dimmer and the days grew noticeably shorter. Also, here in Lewes, it rained. The 30th of October is also the day before Halloween when dismal…
Here in Lewes, UK, The New Ron-Ron’s shop has just opened. It has been a long wait over three years since The Old Ron-Ron’s closed. We all missed Ron’s but round here we are truly excited that Sara Grisewood has…