I found myself walking through the West End in London recently. It was late evening, approaching 9pm. There were the usual thronging crowds of diners, theatre goers, sightseers, pubbers and clubbers, workers going to work, workers going home, bikers, scooterists, homeless folk and Deliverooisters. And everyone seemed very happy. Except maybe the homeless folk. But … Continue reading Life and Crime 2025
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Two Tribes
I had a small group of friends when I was a kid. My best friend, Ollie, lived a five minute walk from my house. My second best friend, Iain, lived further away, but he was as football mad as I was, so we got on. I used to go round both their houses regularly. I'd … Continue reading Two Tribes
Neighbours Part Seven
We’re in! And so is the recycling bin offender at No 8. This will be an excellent opportunity for yours truly to provide a confrontation free training session on correct use of the bins. I shall gather an armful of recyclable picnic trash to dump, and then reject Mrs Ps scripted offer of a carrier … Continue reading Neighbours Part Seven


