Monthly Archives: March 2022

Deception and insights

Posted on 20th March 2022 by Ian

Deception Island. It is a place in Antarctica of which I had never heard, a place apart featured in the BBC Travel web pages. Human artifacts on the island resemble those one would find on a derelict industrial site, probably … Continue reading →

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I wish I had done that

Posted on 18th March 2022 by Ian

Of course, the work was always presented as an act of charity, a great kindness on the part of the trustees who had invested their own money in the establishment of the schools. It would have seemed almost querulous to … Continue reading →

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Cash to spare

Posted on 16th March 2022 by Ian

Alphanumeric passwords have become a challenge, particularly as the university log in seems to demand that the password be changed every month and I cannot remember which of my stock passwords I have already used. And how many different PIN … Continue reading →

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You can’t find lost time

Posted on 15th March 2022 by Ian

We were both born in Taunton’s Canon Street Hospital, three weeks apart in the autumn of 1960. He has decided that when he reaches his 63rd birthday next year, he is going to retire. Perhaps a financial situation that means … Continue reading →

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Cui bono?

Posted on 14th March 2022 by Ian

“Sir, who do you support in the war?” “Ukraine, obviously. But I would wish it all to end with as few deaths as possible. I don’t want thousands of Russian boys to die anymore than I would want thousands of … Continue reading →

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