Monthly Archives: August 2005

I have been struggling with Louis de Berniere's Birds without Wings. It is not an easy read, but there is much in it that is worthwhile. Pretty story it is not shaping up to be, but rather an epic novel … Continue reading →

I prefer to remember an alternative picture I now have in my mind of Hiroshima. There is a monument with a dancing flame, and the vow is that it will never be put out until the world is free of … Continue reading →

Cricket has a language all of its own. I can't understand it but it is very good to fall asleep to. I could say it is quintessentially English, but modern bowling, team coaching, sports science and training, physio and tactics … Continue reading →

We had friends staying overnight last night. So what does the dog do? Gets up in the middle of the night and pushes her way into their room. That dog is anybody's. Anybody who will give her the due fuss … Continue reading →

To sum up the 25 pieces of Wisdom, I like the following…. Blessed are they who can laugh at themselves for they shall never cease to be amused.

Someone who thinks logically provides a nice contrast to the real world. At least that is the case in my little world.

Apologies to anyone who logged in over the last few days and found a rude message o­n screen. The weblog was tampered with by a malicious hacker. I cannot think what pleasure it gives anyone to do such a senseless … Continue reading →

Thou shalt not weigh more than thy refrigerator. If o­nly……….

By the time you can make ends meet, they move the ends. True, and not just for waistbands….