I’ve had writers block. So I thought. For a while I thought it might be post-Covid brain fog. But that wasn’t it either. I’ve spent weeks reading, watching, discussing the war in Ukraine. I keep thinking that I have something to say about it. But as soon as I’m in front of my keyboard, I … Continue reading The Russians
Mrs P and I have recently been to Malta. Again. Our third trip in three years. And much as we love the place, that’s probably enough of Malta for us, for a few years at least. We are rather Malta’d out. RyanAir no longer flies from our local airport. And we fitted in a trip … Continue reading The Resistance
Boris has a six point plan to combat fascism in Russia, and so do I. 1. Don’t vote for any Conservative party candidate until they have expelled Boris and all the other party members compromised by Russian money. In fact, once Zelenskyy has expelled the fascist invaders from his country, could we hire him to … Continue reading Six Point Plans
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
When did it become obvious to you that Putin is a fascist? A mob boss? A dictator hell bent on ruling forever? Did it take until he invaded Ukraine this week? Why not when his agents using a chemical weapon to try to murder two people in Salisbury in 2018? That - make no mistake … Continue reading Vive Ukraine
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
The Mexile 