The Trump administration reached an agreement to pay the French energy giant TotalEnergies \(\$928\) million to abandon two major offshore wind projects off the coasts of New York and North Carolina. In exchange, the company pledged to reinvest the funds in U.S. oil and gas production and to forgo building any new U.S. offshore wind farms.
Metfield shop 20 years ago
Sue Mead, the manager of Metfield shop, invited me. I was touched. In January this year I happened across a moment in time, 20 years ago, when while in India the bank transaction for Metfield Stores went through. When I contacted Sue, she had already the wheels in motion. She organised a gathering at the… Continue reading Metfield shop 20 years ago
Elections 2026 – County
Some moments from last few election days. The election itself is inspiring to witness and be a part of, I am determined to take Bo with me next time - great to see Sam there with one from the Youth Parliament. Witnessing the gathering of the different tribes, their different styles (Green party food table… Continue reading Elections 2026 – County
David Attenbough 100
Amid all these crazy distracting politics, comes David Attenbourgh to 100. This from Ben Quail the artist: God bless David God bless David Attin boroughthe Ant -tidote to all thetCakin boroughGod bless natures giftTo homo splandiferous The oldest natural walkingNaturalistSaw the beaver bouysBuilding damsWhen we were 6Now his old park willow Is weeping joy100 todayGod blessThet BOUY!DAve !ARUUUWe… Continue reading David Attenbough 100
Authoritarianism /Climate – New York Times
New York Times: There’s been an increasing trend toward authoritarianism in thepast year in particular. So the question the United Kingdom has right now is, do we fall to the increasingly worrying ways that Trump has fallen? Social media has definitely not been entirely a force for good, A lot of Americans watching your rise… Continue reading Authoritarianism /Climate – New York Times
Protected: Kent: with Kevin and Pippa then Family
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Searching for Beardsworth Auld in Kingsdown
Beardsworth Auld, Such a memorable name, my mother used to say hard to imagine a child of that name. I vaguley knew Beardsworth came from around Deal, so it was quite natural when we, some remains of my fathers family, arrived in Appledown, Tory, Charlie and myself, mentioned his name in passing. The detective work… Continue reading Searching for Beardsworth Auld in Kingsdown
Conrad 1954—2026
I heard on Facebook that Conrad had died. It was from his friend (a stranger to me) Dominic Thackray, who had been relaying news of Conrad's hospital adventure, after a fall and with cancer. In my notes from 1994, between the lines I find the extraordinary generosity of Conrad. Trust him to investigate and find… Continue reading Conrad 1954—2026
Flood the Zone – doctor jesus
Iran war, undeclared, unresolved, has ramifications throughout the world, into my own home, as price of oil breaks through the 100 barrier. What was 300 will be over 1,000 now to fill a tank. I do not use hearing, but go to bed early. I will not be alone. Back in the zone, an image… Continue reading Flood the Zone – doctor jesus
Alou
Strange it is to find now, how little the facts I know, moments of recall, of this person who I grew up with, looked up to. This person who no longer knows me, Alison Little, aka Alou of Alou and Tinks. Bonnie her horse. The attic room, away at the top of the house. Italy… Continue reading Alou
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