Ladies and gentleman, we have a roadmap out of this unholy mess. There is light at the end of the tunnel. The promised land is within reach. Boris has spoken, and his words are righteous and bring joy throughout the land. Meh. Who am I kidding. I’ve watched his speech and it looks more like … Continue reading The Roadmap
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The Portuguese Peril
I'm a co-operative fellow when it comes to doing one's bit for the common good. I understood the importance of the lockdown in spring. I remain a team player as we approach autumn and the insidious approach of the inevitable second wave. But there is no escaping the fact that social problems require social solutions … Continue reading The Portuguese Peril
Contagion Addict
Each day I open up Worldometer’s coronavirus page to check the state of play. It’s a slightly voyeuristic habit, and almost has the qualities of a cheap 80s game show. But it’s not entirely without purpose. Although admittedly, one checks the USA chart in exactly the same way one rubber necks at a car crash on the … Continue reading Contagion Addict


