Going, Going and Nearly Gone

There are no disasters, only opportunities And, indeed, opportunities for fresh disasters.Boris Johnson Our own boring political scene which consists of forming any type of coalition that will keep Sinn Fein out of power and the increasing focus of any TD with ambition on all things European have caused me to glance across the water … Continue reading Going, Going and Nearly Gone →

The 56lb Standard Weight

I can’t admit to being a great believer in coincidence. I can’t boast to being comfortable in making risky life decisions by the adage that ‘what is meant for me won’t pass me by’. I have never sat back contentedly to wait for fate to take me where it will. A long time ago I … Continue reading The 56lb Standard Weight →

Why God Will Never Get Tenure at Any University

Tenure refers to the academic tenure systems, in which professors (at university level) are granted the right not to be dismissed without cause after an initial probation (in other words: they got a paid job). The answers to the issue, of why God never received a tenure (or Ph.D. — for that matter) may look like a … Continue reading Why God Will Never Get Tenure at Any University →

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Scrolling down the Years

Getting older is no problem, you just have to live long enough.Groucho Marx I was filling in an online application form recently. At the time I wished that I could revert to typing in my date of birth. Nothing reminds you of your age as much as scrolling down to the year of your birth. … Continue reading Scrolling down the Years →

Old Age doesn’t matter; unless you’re a cheese

It was only a matter of time before I scribbled down a few thoughts on ageing. I didn’t get old on purpose. It just sort of happened to me. In fact I had never really had to consider whether I was old or not until on September 13th 2020 when, in the middle of the … Continue reading Old Age doesn’t matter; unless you’re a cheese →

The Pessimistic Philosopher

If at first you don't succeed, pack it in.Norman Clegg - Last of the Summer Wine Norman Clegg (Cleggie) was the only character to be present during all 31 series and 295 episodes of Last of the Summer Wine. The series was set in and around Holmfirth in West Yorkshire and chronicled the retirement and … Continue reading The Pessimistic Philosopher →

Fake News Inc.

There is growing speculation that Boris ( I am the man) Johnston has contacted Gerry Adams re the growing controversy about recent legislation he is trying to force through the Houses of Parliament, the basis of which he claims to be the protection of Britain from the EU. Despite his obvious non membership of the … Continue reading Fake News Inc. →