Not for the first time, Jill Dennison has written an excellent post, regarding the myriad of problems that countries run into, when they let the super-rich pretty much rule unchecked. Is the USA, as it currently stands, truly a democracy? For that matter, is the UK truly a democracy (for we share many of the […]
We have arrived at the end of November. From this point forward, Christmas can truly begin. Welcome to the Meerkat Muse. Where are we at? Fear Right at the end of the last two-week cycle of these Muses, missiles crashed into Poland, near the border with Ukraine, sparking fears of a new, very serious escalation […]
I’ve slightly paraphrased the title of an excellent post by my pal, Bruce Gerencser. In his post, Bruce once again highlights the rabid fury of the evangelical, of the fundamentalist. Bruce has bravely battled these cruel, cowardly haters for years, and continues to do so, despite no end to the tirade being in sight. I […]
Peterborough station is quite an important stop on the East Coast Mainline, often serving as the first stop for northbound express trains from King’s Cross, and the final stop for southbound express services into London. It is also the end/start point for commuter services in and out of London, and a number of regional services […]
The city of Cambridge is quite famous, not just within the UK, but around the world. It hosts one of the most famous universities in the world, the University of Cambridge, which was founded all way back in 1209. The university is the third-oldest surviving university in the world, and is currently rated as the […]
Despite travelling through Upminster on many occasions, I have rarely alighted or boarded trains here. It has happened, but before I discuss that, let’s dive into the history of this station. Upminster opened on the 1st of May 1885, but the reason for the station’s existence is surprisingly complex. It is a through station for […]
In recent times, David Thiessen (who now appears stubbornly determined not to link to my site, or refer to me by any name when quoting me), responded to a recent post of mine about the Club Q shooting. Not for the first time, David manages to completely miss the mark, and proves yet again that […]
Here, I am keeping a running record of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. There has been much said about the decision to host the World Cup in Qatar. Questions around human rights, worker’s conditions, and FIFA corruption had dominated the tournament, before a ball had even been kicked. Would the question marks overshadow the […]
It has been barely a few days since the shooting at Club Q in Colorado. As people try to unravel what happened there, elsewhere, in Chesapeake, Virginia, others are learning of yet another, terrible, senseless act of gun violence. This time, it was at a Walmart store, and it seems the manager, under the guise […]
Six years ago, Pulse nightclub in Orlando, Florida, came under attack by a gun-toting lunatic, who killed 49 people at the LGBT venue. On Saturday, Club Q in Colorado Springs, came under attack from a maniac, and five people are confirmed to have lost their lives, thanks to a combination of the strange attitude towards […]
When Michael found an old mirror in his late grandfather's study, he never imagined it would reveal a hidden piece of family history. Trapped in a strange realm, and changed by the mirror's properties, Michael must unravel his grandfather's legacy. #Kindle
Wow Joanne, wearing your cruelty on your sleeve now. Does it make you feel good to use your platform to demean others @jk_rowling? Do you derive satisfaction from the hurt you cause, Joanne?
Like 6, most annoying character! Some might say Navi the fairy from Ocarina of Time, I say Fi from Skyward Sword. Fitting that the most annoying Zelda game features the most annoying character!
Right, like 5. Which game character do I feel most like? I am scatty and neurotic, so probably Earthworm Jim!
It appears Spring has finally sprung! Welcome back to The Meerkat Muse! Tired Times Back at the very end of April, my wife and stepdaughter went to see the band Train in concert, at the Royal Albert Hall in London. Getting there was reasonably straight-forward, but getting back had the potential to be very awkward. […]
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