Tentative plans to reopen schools and businesses, under strict conditions, were recently announced by the government. These plans have been ripped to shreds, especially the parts about schools. Teachers and parents alike have expressed their grave misgivings about how they will keep children safe. Bottom line, until I am satisfied that this situation is under […]
At the top of this list is a haircut. I need a haircut. I will quite happily go for a number two all over (that’s shaving it really short, for those who are wondering). I am even considering doing it myself, if I can find something on Amazon that’s A: cheap and B: won’t take an […]
An interesting article has emerged in The Guardian about apparent plans from the USA to direct who the UK does business with. In short, the USA wants a clause that deters the UK from negotiating trade deals with what the USA considers to be undesirable trade partners. It’s believed that the main target of this […]
In the absence of activity on the racing track, there is at least some action off the Formula 1 circuits. Sebastian Vettel, four-time world champion, will leave Ferrari, where he has been since 2015, at the end of the year. Officially this is because there is no longer a ‘common desire’ to work together, but […]
Ekwueme rested in Nimr’s strong arms, enjoying the peace that came from satisfaction. He grinned up at him, eyes still full of mischief, and the promise of further glory. Nimr, for his part, was troubled. He could not delay the inevitable, however much it pained him. There was he had to say, yet he knew […]
It’s hard to believe that 75 years ago World War II came to an end in Europe. There was still fighting in the Pacific and the Far East, but the fight against Nazi Germany was at an end. The devastating conflict had killed millions, ruined the lives of millions more, destroyed nations and transformed the […]
Now, you may be thinking – archives of what now? I wouldn’t blame you for your confusion, so allow me to explain. Many, many years ago (we’re going back to 2003) I had a site called sothis5.com. This was in itself a continuation of another site, a Geocities site (I can’t remember how Geocities URLs […]
Some memories fade with time. This is inevitable, our frail human brains cannot recall everything in crystal clear detail forever. Some memories though, remain strong and vivid. In particular, as the moment is fast approaching to celebrate her birthday, there is the memory of my daughter’s birth. I can recall feeling… Tense? Expectant? Nervous? Waiting […]
As we enter into territory we really should never have been anywhere near, having been told that we’re succeeding by a lying government, we find that government being aided by a media that’s largely interested in deflection and distraction, whilst government ministers tell doctors who point out facts to ‘watch their tone’ (some nice subtle […]
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Breached the 70K mark on my wip! Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah!
This is just sheer absolute, exquisite beauty.
I have eaten too much pizza.
I don't think it's up to you to decide what's best for women, nor whether or not men can find them attractive...
This meerkat gets nervous about a lot of things. In an upcoming Prompt, I’ll talk about tardiness, and that sort of overlaps with this. Picture the scene. It’s a busy London station, and you’ve just bundled off the Tube, and up to the main concourse. You vaguely know when your train is, but you’re in […]
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