Author Archives: Ian

Club Days

Posted on 27th May 2023 by Ian

Only today did I discover what it was all about: The objects of the Society shall be: The encouragement of Thrift, Self-help and Sobriety of Conduct in each individual member, and the promotion of a Spirit of True Comradeship, Friendliness … Continue reading →

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Four and a half miles of separation

Posted on 18th May 2023 by Ian

There is a fingerpost in the village of Shapwick that announces that High Ham is four and a half miles. The first time I noticed the sign, it seemed such an unlikely claim that I measured the distance from Shapwick … Continue reading →

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It’s iris time

Posted on 15th May 2023 by Ian

The iris in my mother’s garden is white. If it looks mauve, that’s because the picture was taken in the evening light. It is now forty-five years old and looks as it does at the moment for only a brief … Continue reading →

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Artificial intelligence cannot cope with teenage boys

Posted on 10th May 2023 by Ian

The Financial Times carries an article stating that ‘AI will create a serious number of losers.’  The article states that AI tools ‘will shake up everything from medical diagnostics to teaching and copywriting, a range of jobs will be eradicated.’ … Continue reading →

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Happy to talk

Posted on 8th May 2023 by Ian

The four boys sat around the table talking, there was not a phone in sight. I went over to them and said how encouraging it was that they were content to just happy to talk. Talking was a serious business … Continue reading →

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