I’ve lived through some extraordinary and far reaching events. The fall of the Berlin Wall, 9/11, a pandemic or two. But the last five days may top the lot when the consequences are fully known. So, like millions of others around the world, I have - at the drop of the hat - switched my … Continue reading Ukraine, Day 5
Mrs P and I first rented a flat in Bournemouth in 2014. It was a small, but perfectly formed, one bedroom apartment on the third floor. It was electric only, no gas. The heating was provided by low cost Economy 7 heaters, which are charged up over night when electricity is cheap. Hot water came … Continue reading Gas and Hot Air
One of the earliest news stories that I have a memory of was the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan. I was six years old. It was through that prism that I learned of the Cold War, and both conflicts ran in the background on the television for a decade. The Afghan mujahideen were to be admired. … Continue reading Afghanistan
The Mexile 