Monthly Archives: April 2021

I cringe every time I see the operation room/control room/command centre bursting into cheers at the end of a film. You know the bit where they save the world, rescue the damsel in distress or whatever. I’ve been in rooms … Continue reading →

Bank holiday this Monday- and the rain forecast makes a jump up on Sunday night. So why is it that it is always bank holidays that it rains. It has been so dry for weeks up to now. Why is … Continue reading →

Sometimes we have odd ideas about the past, like the idea that people were not naughty at all. But when you spot the term “irregular marriage” in your ancestry research it helps you realise that isn’t the case. And then … Continue reading →

Have you seen the advert? The leg pillow. How on earth are you surviving without one? Do you still remember those cave men pictures showing them sleeping with a boulder between their legs? And don’t forget the eggsitter cushion, or … Continue reading →

I tried a new way of getting music video playlists tonight and one of the songs that came up was Me and Bobby McGee by Kris Kristofferson. It isn’t in my top ten songs, but certainly gets in my top … Continue reading →

I’m not trying to be an apologist for the government. But something in the recent reports just doesn’t add up. Take the story about Matt Hancock having shares in a company with links to the NHS. The best description I … Continue reading →

Yes, today is earth day so I really should say something about it. One big change recently has been in France where they have banned flights where there is a train connection of less than two and a half hours. … Continue reading →

My treadmill started in Japanese today. It turns out it was a system update – but not being fluent in Japanese it wasn’t obvious to me. Updates happen all the time, and it seems they can take a long time. … Continue reading →

I went for a walk in the graveyard this morning. At the entry there is a sign to say dog walking is prohibited – although you are allowed to take a dog with you if you are visiting a grave, … Continue reading →