Category Archives: History
An Enormous Penis.
What to do on a grey, rainy Sunday afternoon? Go see an absolutely enormous penis to get things underway. Then a drink in the country’s smallest pub*. Drive through a bizarre town that features a dozen traditional architectural styles but … Continue reading
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Symbols
Symbols are pretty powerful. That’s why brands have, or at least try to have, an instantly recognisable logo. That is preferably associated with positive messages. There are brands I like. When I see the Amazon logo I think ‘trustworthy, value’. When I … Continue reading
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Las Malvinas Son Los Falklands
Thirty years ago, during an economic downturn, the Falkand Islands became headline news in both northern and southern hemispheres. Recently, coincidentally, or perhaps not, the Falklands are again in the news, in the same hemispheres. Last time it was war. With ships, planes … Continue reading
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Thatcher
The Iron Lady has hit the cinemas, Meryl Streep has hit the winners podium and the movie has been a hit at the box office. I haven’t seen it yet. But it’s at the top of my ‘must watch’ list. … Continue reading
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Tea For Two
Mexicans I met in my old life generally knew three things about the English. Or British. Whichever. We are a pirate race, always on time, and love our tea. I would often be greeted by the in-laws as ‘the pirate’. … Continue reading
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