Monthly Archives: June 2004

My head is full of the song of the skylarks – a magical sound, sadly not heard as much as it used to be. Theories abound as to why they have declined in number, but it could be because of … Continue reading →

I am reliably informed that o­ne who whistles is called a Siffleur. I even checked it in the dictionary and it is correct. Sadly, I cannot yet class myself as o­ne, though I am trying.

A good friend is undergoing an unpleasant operation o­n Monday. It is hopefully going to remedy a lot of pain and discomfort. So it seems a good time to remind people that I am still praying – quietly of course. … Continue reading →

As I am still supposed to be keeping quiet I have resolved to try and develop my listening skills. The trouble is that people expect more than the odd Mmmm in response. As my work depends so much o­n having … Continue reading →

I have discovered a new hobby – whistling. It is good for breath control and does not seem to trouble the vocal cords. When I was a child my mother informed me that young ladies do not whistle… She spoke … Continue reading →

Since when have the news presenters delivered the news standing up? And what is the purpose? Is it (a) to make viewers believe it is more important; (b) to make us believe the news casters are more important; or (c) … Continue reading →

For those who have been asking:Rummikub is a game for two to four players involving numbers rather than letters as in Scrabble. There is no board as such, but each player has to make runs of more than three numbers, … Continue reading →

Satire is very often the most incisive form of political comment. That's why I find the following so interesting: http://www.tomburka.com/  I would never dare to say such things.But they did make me laugh out loud.

Rummikub is good for the soul.

The Presiding Officer at our island polling station told me that the turnout here is always remarkably good. When I was there it was a little flurry – six of us in a queue. What a choice of candidates o­n … Continue reading →