Monthly Archives: July 2018

Conkered

Posted on 10th July 2018 by Ian

It is odd seeing conkers ripening on 9th July; the strange weather has meant the times are out of joint. Standing on the village green in High Ham, taking a picture of them, a memory from childhood surfaced, a memory … Continue reading →

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Hiding the truth – in full view

Posted on 9th July 2018 by Ian

Earlier today, a Tweeter called Mutable Joe posted the following tweet on Twitter: “Difficult to see how May can replace the knowledge and wisdom of both David Davis and Boris Johnson unless by some stroke of luck Tesco have got … Continue reading →

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Among the souvenirs

Posted on 8th July 2018 by Ian

The poet recounted his experiences of being in Czechoslovakia in 1968, during the brief time of relative freedom and cultural flourishing that became known as the “Prague Spring.” His memories had been prompted by things he had collected; cards, tickets, … Continue reading →

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Whose jurisdiction?

Posted on 7th July 2018 by Ian

It is forty-five years since Elmhurst County Grammar School closed its doors for the last time. It was a sad moment for those of us who had experienced just one year of education of the school. Come September, we would … Continue reading →

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Avoiding Eastenders

Posted on 5th July 2018 by Ian

Is Albert Square the most miserable address in the country? Are the inhabitants of the London borough of Walford the most unhappy in England? I was a student in London. Admittedly, it was thirty-five years ago and my visits since … Continue reading →

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