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Living the Dream

Living the Dream 2 min read Free

"May we live in interesting times..."

Sir Keir Starmer very carefully said as little as possible to upset anyone, a feat which he managed rather well, resulting in him becoming Prime Minister. Since his elevation, he's looked rather surprised by it all and blundered about somewhat haplessly.
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Get a Grip

What’s wrong with the UK is the European Convention on Human Rights. Yep. That’s it. Mitterand, Adenhauer, and that wishy-washy woke Churchill. They’re to blame for everything. I mean, you win one war, and everybody lionises you.
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Pup Update

Having told you about the attack on Charlie, I want to keep you updated. The wee fellow is in good form. Fingers crossed, he got off lightly. I'll take him back to the vet on Friday for a check-up.
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Hacking away

“We determined on 14 August 2024 that your personal data was obtained by the unauthorised third party, which included your name and your postal address, email address, driver's license, credit card number and expiration date, date of birth, and phone number.”
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Back from Basel

We meandered down from the Minster in the Old Town, crossing the Rhine on a sturdy bridge. The sun glittered on the fast-flowing river: a bucolic scene. My heart stuttered as I saw a head bobbing along in the current. Had someone fallen in?
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Bumbling about Basel

It’s a Swiss club in France, where everybody speaks German.
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Being a Pest in Buda

My wife asks - “what if we go somewhere formal?” “We don’t get in,” I reply.
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Gender Politics

Working in Paris, I met Todd. A tall black guy from Texas. Witty, urbane, alarmingly handsome and as camp as Christmas. I remember being told that he was gay. I replied, “Of course he is”, and thought no more about it.
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