It takes the courage of a Canadian Journalist, Andrew Coyne of the Toronto Globe and Mail, to really tell it like it is. Published November 2024. Nothing mattered, in the end. Not the probable dementia, the unfathomable ignorance, the emotional incontinence; not, certainly, the shambling, hate-filled campaign, or the ludicrously unworkable anti-policies. The candidate out… Continue reading Trump from a Canadian view & Jeff Daniels
Following America?
The most scary aspect of this surprising and shocking development, is how the UK appears to be following in the fearful footsteps of America. One persons direct action is another persons terrorist. London Met Police did a mass arrest of protesters (including one over 80) at the Gandhi statue in Parliament square. The protest called… Continue reading Following America?
Truth and does it matter
With synchoronous timing, the news that the best seller book and block buster film 'The Salt Path' may be a lie, or contain fundamental untruthful elements, (as revealed by the Observer), comes at a time I am preparing for a Socratic Dialogue in the Woods: Why does truth matter. Although Dialogue form strictly calls on… Continue reading Truth and does it matter
Flood the zone – the bill
I liked the way the BBC news called it by another name. After oasis reunion the news caster announced “the tax and spending bill …. “ and trump was muted and cut off mid sentence “never been seen before, the biggest ….. “ More indebted, more unequal and less green, say the economist . New… Continue reading Flood the zone – the bill
Labour 1 year on
I've been out of politics, in the wood with Kali. But I'm gradually coming back. Today is the first year anniversary of Labour - not an easy 1st year. Welfare reforms put forward have been reviewed and changed. PIPS reviewed and changed. Winter allowance reviewed and changed. Either this is an extroarindary listening government or… Continue reading Labour 1 year on
East Suffolk Web page photographs
Photos of Green action over the years - the first lot in date order
Flood the zone with military
Flooding the zone continues. The phrase has achieved a Trump definition with this interesting piece - the politics of attention. A good summary below: It’s hard to know where to start on a day like this. The Marines are in Los Angeles. Israel and Iran are at war. A U.S. Senator was handcuffed for asking… Continue reading Flood the zone with military
Cousin Berenice
Cousin Berenice visited East Lodge for the first time. Naturally we gravitated towards the sea, south cove to see sand martin’s and a disappearing coast. Wonderful to swim in the sea for the first time this year. I wouldn't have done it on my own, the waves strong and I increasingly weak I notice. We… Continue reading Cousin Berenice
Back to New Hall, with Sylve, farewell to Tre Lenahan
My toilet seat is down. Ah of course, Sylve is staying. Here for our journey down to where our paths first crossed, at the beginnings of our lives, 60 years ago. New Hall Boreham, Chelmsford, Essex, CM3 3HT, England, Great Britain, Europe (it was then), The word, the universe. "She was my prefect", I introduce… Continue reading Back to New Hall, with Sylve, farewell to Tre Lenahan
The cookery club to the land
I had the great honour of hosting the cookery club. The theme south of France food, we began with Provencale rose wine, sitting around a table at the community garden, and ended at East Lodge. This group of people have been meeting for a meal since 1982, cooking eating , exchanging. Someone should write a… Continue reading The cookery club to the land
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