Yesterday was my birthday and Mrs B told me that since it was my special day I could choose where to go for an outing and where to eat. We couldn’t do it yesterday and we chose today instead. Continue reading
Trumpwatch (7)
As I have observed earlier, since I began my quest to watch what was going on around President Trump, there have been a number of factors I needed to take into consideration: Continue reading
Eid Mubarak
Today is the last day of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan and tomorrow is Eid and I want to wish my Muslim friends “Eid Mubarak”, especially in these days of conflict and tensions. Continue reading
Havens and now Ravens
Not long ago I wrote about the closure of an iconic business in the town: Continue reading
What is happening in Syria, and elsewhere come to that?
One of the challenges I set myself a few years back Continue reading
When Tommy met Piers
I am still thinking about the exchanges between Tommy Robinson and Piers Morgan on Piers’ “Good Morning Britain” TV show (view here), Continue reading
Why do Christians seem to like guns so much?
In a recent exchange with a Christian friend who I normally agree with on theological related questions, Continue reading
Pakistan wins the Champions Trophy
I have to confess that while I am not a particular fan of one day cricket, Continue reading
Westcliff open air swimming pool
It is funny how someone reminiscing about a distant past event can trigger all sorts of memories and feelings. Continue reading