During 2020, my twelve-year-old Fiat Panda became decrepit and unreliable – bit like myself. My… Read postMe Too

In December, I fell and cracked a rib (sneezing felt like being stabbed); the pain… Read postTranquilo

There is not enough public debate about the morality of markets – the common life… Read postThe Common Good

Nearly 20 years ago, when I was ‘on the drink’, I gradually lost control; with… Read postChildhood’s Deeper Self

As much as possible, I would like to end my life unafraid of death –… Read postA Work in Progress

“Taxing the rich may now be the most consensual proposition in politics. It looks like… Read postBanish Billionaires

“How will we keep them down on the farm now that they’ve seen Paree” was… Read postNow that they’ve seen Paree……

Speaking recently about the ‘Covid crisis’ with Alastair Campbell – Nicola Sturgeon said: “I have… Read post‘Not the Same Person’

I’ve nicked a story about the late/great Joseph Heller (Catch 22) – being told that… Read postEnough Already

Larry’s Lunchette hosts my blog for the first time today – yippee; my internet savvy… Read postA New Venue