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Archive for category Word of the Day
Catch 22
Feb 26
Fear Itself
Feb 23
I haven’t done this before. Last week I quoted from Roosevelt and as part of checking the accuracy of my quotation reviewed his inaugural address, delivered on the fourth of March 1933. That’s coming up on 77 years ago. I was struck by the relevance of his comments, of the stark religous flavour of an address given by a man so often buoyant and amiable; with broad strokes Roosevelt illustrated how he intended to work as president and identified clearly and with great perception the nature of the challenges faced then, and, of course with the benefit of present sight, now. Read the rest of this entry »
Audit
Feb 21
I must admit that I am a solid fan of all things fantasy and science fiction; mind you my wife does all she can to ensure that I remain a fan as opposed to an enthusiast. A part of her character for which I am increasingly grateful, at least most of the time. Read the rest of this entry »
Close of Play
Feb 19
It’s here; the end, or at least the beginning of the end. Read the rest of this entry »
Shrove
Feb 16
Today was pancake day.
I’m not going to say a great deal about it really. Only that initially I forgot all about it. When I remembered I quickly learned a very important lesson. Read the rest of this entry »
Moving On
Feb 15
This is my last week in my current post. I’m not sure why it would happen today, but this morning a sense of loss and excitement settled on me like ash; almost imperceptibly weightless yet stark against clean clothes. It’s an odd sensation. I suppose it could be fear. Read the rest of this entry »
Do Better
Feb 12
There are so many service providers in the world, some good some bad. There’s no way you could possibly know the quality you can expect from an individual provider unless you try their services or someone else recommends them. Or warns you. Today, I bring you a warning. Read the rest of this entry »
Portraits
Feb 11
You may remember that earlier in the year I mentioned CreativePhotogenic. What I said before was all true; now I have more to say. Read the rest of this entry »
Spice Island
Feb 10
Every now and again you find a local restaurant which is genuinely reputable. The sort of establishment to which you look forward to returning. Don’t mistake me, I’ve not yet joined the ranks of the grand-a-night diners! However, I do enjoy good tasty food, professional service, consistency and value. I suppose I ought to have put consistency first on that list as to my mind knowing what you are going to get is very important. Perhaps my sense of adventure is deficient but I like knowing that my lamb dansak will taste very similar to the last one. Read the rest of this entry »
Heroes
Feb 14
Posted by Gareth in Reviews, Word of the Day, hype | Comments off
The new season of Heroes is being released one episode at a time on BBC iPlayer. A dangerous set of circumstances indeed. Read the rest of this entry »
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