More to say…
I find that I have more to say on the subject of the latest Bond opus - Skyfall. A period of contemplation found me considering the underlying meaning of the…
Long distance runaround
Long distance runaround Long time waiting to feel the sound I still remember the dream there I still remember the time you said goodbye Did we really tell lies Letting…
Moments of change
Those who expect moments of change to be comfortable and free of conflict have not learned their history. Joan Wallach Scott "The time has come" - as the Walrus said…
Welcome tae Scotland
Best line in the latest episode of the long-running 'Bond' franchise - as Albert Finney's highland gamekeeper, Kincade, greets the first two evil henchmen through the door of the Bonds'…
Stolen songs
"It's mornings like this; The stingy sun trying to hold back Even the warmth of its reflection Flashing coldly in the lake. When November leaves drop in sudden gusts, Like…
Stock exchange
There are days when I feel particularly like the grumpy old man that I fear I am rapidly evolving into. Dour grey November mornings don't help much with this, even…
In limbo
Limbo (noun) 1 - the supposed abode of the souls of unbaptized infants, and of the just who died before Christ’s coming. 2 - an uncertain period of awaiting a…
Oriental omnibus
Some more images from the far east. We were really rather taken with Hong Kong...
The most private of pleasures
Travel is the most private of pleasures. There is no greater bore than the travel bore. We do not in the least want to hear what he has seen in…
Kia Ora
Serious kudos - and indeed many grateful thanks - to Air New Zealand for getting me safely to Hong Kong the other night - a task that proved somewhat more…
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