We drove a long way to get our eggs and potatoes on Sunday. But that wasn’t the sole reason for the trip. We wanted a walk. Somewhere pleasant. Somewhere we thought we’d be able to keep our distance from people. We didn’t need a lockdown to tell us to keep our distance. Every other idiot … Continue reading →

The Other Churchill Woman

I knew the story of Jennie Jerome, the American lady who came to these isles and produced the dominant figure of 20th century British politics, Winston Churchill. It transpires that we returned the favour - what goes around, comes around. Although I was, until recently, ignorant of the story. I shouldn't have been. Twice we … Continue reading The Other Churchill Woman →

A Green And Pleasant Land

I have a little reminder that England is still, at least in parts, a land worthy of building Jerusalem upon. Although quite frankly, given the trouble they have with Jerusalem in it’s current location, perhaps it’s best left where it is. We have never been to Jerusalem. We have now been to Minterne Gardens though, … Continue reading A Green And Pleasant Land →