So there’s some no mark Member of Parliament called Katie Lam who is a Conservative and was a new MP in our last general election. I didn’t know there were new MPs for the Tories in the last general election, but this particular MP has forced her way onto the national stage this week. ApparentlyContinue reading “Some Cultural Cohesion – Long Read”
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My Little Greek Odyssey – Part 2 – Long Read
Our second full day was pool based fun and relaxing. Emily managed to nab one of those beds with shades that was by the pool so I was happy in the shade, but it was very windy. It was so great to be in the pool, looking out at the city and all the historyContinue reading “My Little Greek Odyssey – Part 2 – Long Read”
On Being English – Long Read
The two gentlemen I’m going to write about today are easily recognisable with a little bit of searching, but I’m not going to mention their names. There’s no need to, I believe, to make the point I want to make. I’ve been thinking a lot about what it is to be English or British orContinue reading “On Being English – Long Read”
Scheming Ballerinas – Long Read
I do enjoy the cinema, here is where I plug Northampton Filmhouse next to the Derngate again as a lovely little cinema, big comfy seats that show new films a little later than the big cinemas and put on lots of the classics, but it’s a little pricey. Please go, because I do enjoy theContinue reading “Scheming Ballerinas – Long Read”
The Underpants Police – Long Read
Where to begin? Who wants to take a look in my underpants? Anyone? No takers? That’s fair. It’s grim I’ll tell you. A forest, with a small tree stump and a couple of dried up button mushrooms. Anyway enough about my genitalia, let’s talk about yours! Whatcha got? Go on, show me. No? No takersContinue reading “The Underpants Police – Long Read”
I’ve Been on Holiday – Long Read
If you’ve been keeping up to date, you’ll know I’ve been away on holiday. I’ve been to Osaka, Japan for a week. Well technically I’m still on holiday as the start of this post is being written whilst I’m eating pizza in Kansai Airport, Osaka. I’m watching a China Airlines plane be loaded and getContinue reading “I’ve Been on Holiday – Long Read”
Do I Want to be a Politician? – Long Read
Spoiler – absolutely not. No. Nope. No thanking you. My reasoning is below. But as we know by now, I do enjoy being severely pissed off by politics, politicians and the weird world they inhabit. I listen to way too many politics podcasts and take far too much interest in political news. I believe IContinue reading “Do I Want to be a Politician? – Long Read”
The Budget – Long Read
Ahhhhhhhh, run away screaming, a massive fright has happened. Or the budget happened. Some would have thought it was Halloween on Wednesday and all the monsters and ghoulies came out. But not really, our new Chancellor, Rachel Reeves, stood up and delivered the much awaited and fated budget. It’s the thing I’ve been wanging onContinue reading “The Budget – Long Read”
A Week in Life – Long Read
On Wednesday evening this week I was mildly aggrieved. I was due to go to the cinema in town to watch Deadpool and Wolverine for the second time. I’d seen it the week before in the big fancy Imax in London. It’s a great film, funny, fast-paced with lots of references to the rest ofContinue reading “A Week in Life – Long Read”
General Election Now – Long Read
I would like a General Election now please. I’m absolutely fed up with the rancid shite that is swilling down the toilet that is our current political system. We need to finally flush it all out and get some new thingys that go in your toilet to make it fresh again. Here’s a little listContinue reading “General Election Now – Long Read”