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A little bit of legal history?
The other day I stumbled across an agreement dated 77 years ago. I am extracting the relevant bits for those who are interested what legal drafting may have been like long ago. THIS AGREEMENT is made the 19th day of August, 1939. B E T W E E N: (1) DOROTHY GALE, of Kansas, USA, … [Continue reading “A little bit of legal history?”]
The girth of a notion
The smells of my neighbourhood have changed. Cafes may still be plentiful and welcoming, yet nothing compares to the aromas emanating from the artisan bakeries that are now opening up parade by parade. The breads, pastries and cakes made are temptation themselves, leaving me to remember the words of Oscar Wilde: “The best way to … [Continue reading “The girth of a notion”]
Dissonance and harmony
On his recording of songs for That Was The Week That Was, satirist Tom Lehrer condemned the quality of the folk music I enjoy as being written by the people for the people and sung by the people. Then came Moses, David, Peter, Paul & Mary. They may have seemed like five quite important biblical figures, … [Continue reading “Dissonance and harmony”]
With apologies and thanks to Gerry
Clowns and jokers Amid the Brexit confusion, the allegations of anti-semitism against the Labour Party, a transfer of government power and the making of a new Cabinet, perhaps it is best to pastiche the words of Joe Egan and the late Gerry Rafferty. Extremists to the left of me Racists to the right Here I … [Continue reading “With apologies and thanks to Gerry”]
I think I may be suffering from OCD
I think it started about six months ago, but I have only just realised it. In retrospect, I may have been suffering subconsciously. It all started when I purchased a pack of seven pairs of black dress socks from Marks & Spencer. They all had coloured heels but individually had a particular day of the … [Continue reading “I think I may be suffering from OCD”]
The Mothergate Papers
I am not a member of the Conservative Party, nor do I wish to be a member of any political party except maybe the Monster Raving Loony Party or something of that ilk. However, once in a while one has to wade into the fury that occurs in British politics. Andrea Leadsom has just withdrawn … [Continue reading “The Mothergate Papers”]
Opposites attract: an exercise in road rage
Remember those school experiments with magnets? We learned that north poles clung to south poles. In other words, opposites attract. With this in mind, it’s time to apply the rules of magnetism to driving. Now I am not the world’s greatest driver, but I have noticed a disturbing trend on the roads. People who are … [Continue reading “Opposites attract: an exercise in road rage”]
Fashion and baggage
Women who walk down the street dressed in black leggings have been ubiquitous for several years now. Only styles have since moved on. Whilst leggings continue to remain in vogue, they and skin tight trousers must now have holes cut across the knees and possibly farther along the leg. It looks as if the cloth … [Continue reading “Fashion and baggage”]
Lowlights of the First Annual Levantine Games – Day 13
The First Annual Levantine Games is a Middle Eastern precursor to and held in advance of the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio next month. Like the Summer Olympic Games, one of the premier and last events at the First Annual Levantine Games is the One Hundred Metre Da’esh. Today militants – wearing coloured robes with … [Continue reading “Lowlights of the First Annual Levantine Games – Day 13”]
Lowlights of the First Annual Levantine Games – Day 10
Practising for the 2016 Rio Olympics next month, the First Annual Levantine Games were organised by a number of Middle Eastern nations. The tenth day of competition saw long queues at the Assad Memorial Stadium as many ticket holders looked forward to an event that emphasised the competitors’ devotion to their causes. The audience cheered … [Continue reading “Lowlights of the First Annual Levantine Games – Day 10”]