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
Here are my notes from 1994 Dave Snowden 1994 Sunday 7th August The Kingdom Ward Tibet/Nepal is off. Like a magnetic attraction removed, I can continue with my trajectory of living, and find space to make plans. Sad to forsake such an adventure with plant collectors. The decision revolved around Bob, although other peripherals, such… 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
Flood the zone – Christian Easter
At a Pentagon Christian prayer service last week, U.S. Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth prayed for “overwhelming violence” against enemies and spoke of those who “deserve no mercy.” Without even an attempt at subtlety, Hegseth’s prayer did not merely ask for protection. It asked for violence…and asked for it in God’s name. “Let every round find… Continue reading Flood the zone – Christian Easter
Flood the zone: Iran
28 Februrary: US and Israel declared war on Iran. Operation Epic Fury. No one is clear what the US objectives of this war are. The Hormuz Straight - all tanker traffic halted. The closure is rattling global markets, sending energy prices soaring and fuelling fears of supply shortages. Markets more dependent are more effected like… Continue reading Flood the zone: Iran
Returning to Source with Brian
We re-visited a friend to both of us. For Brian Lopham Fen was a habitual place he went to with his wife in the past. For me he introduced the fen to me, and it feels like a friend to return to it, although we walked a new loop. It was a still spring day,… Continue reading Returning to Source with Brian
Shock and War: Iraq 20+ years on
Produced on Radio 4 on the 20th anniversary, Gordon Corera a young journalist then, reflects on the origins and legacy after of this war. This feel particularly relevant with what is happening now: Trump and regime change in Iran. Then it was a US-led coalition invaded Iraq to overthrow Saddam Hussein. The UK was America's… Continue reading Shock and War: Iraq 20+ years on
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