Impeachment - The Only Justified Outcome
I wholly accept that President Trump's behaviour is for the US government and people to resolve, but the outcome will surely impact the...
Recovery - The Key Ingredient
2020 will stick in our hearts and minds for a very long time; in our hearts because of the tragic loss of so many loved ones who were...
The Cost of a Divided Nation
This has probably been the most challenging year of our lives for everybody under the age of 75. Those of us in that demographic have...
The Kindergarten President
Watching the first Presidential Election debate really worried me; whilst I expected Donald Trump to behave like a total buffoon, it was...
Snippets From A Long Career
My 45 years in the workplace has been split between two very diverse environments, the first half saw me serve Queen and country in the...
For Auld Lang Syne - United No More
It’s impossible for me to explain how saddened I am by what I am about to say, but it is a simple reflection of reality. The United...
Forget PC Nonsense - This is Unacceptable
I believe in immigration and the value it brings to our country and many others around the world. However what we are watching unfold in...
Don't Let PC Nonsense Mask The Real Issue
I have watched and listened in bewilderment, disbelief and sadness as political correctness has gone completely bananas; I just didn't...
Cancer - That's a Scary Word
I have just found out that one of my oldest friends is in hospital and has been diagnosed with cancer. We are typical ex-military...
Justice for Andrew - He Died Serving Us!
PC Andrew Harper was a committed young police officer with his career lying ahead of him; a career in which he would have been repeatedly...
It's Not Only Weight You Can Lose With Diet Drinks!
Like a lot of my fellow countrymen, I am a Type 2 diabetic; indeed, I was diagnosed 20 years ago. I take a very pragmatic view of such...
The United Kingdom Lacks Unity!
Listening to the news this morning, I felt my heart sink when the Scottish Government's decision to enforce post-holiday self-isolation...
1 Month From Today
I am the first to admit that life has been good to me. I have enjoyed two wonderful careers in ICT and worked for and with some fantastic...
A Day Out At The Beach
I'm not a cynic by nature but when lockdown was first announced I really couldn't see the general public getting behind it. My concern...
The Open Door Policy Costs Lives
Yet another day where we have to reflect on the brutal, senseless slaughter of innocents. Murdered in cold blood by someone we welcomed...
What's In A Name.....More Than You Think
I had heard the word BAME prior to the lockdown and to be completely honest, I thought here we go again with yet another completely...
38 Years On - Lest We Forget
The 14th June saw the 38th anniversary of the liberation of the Falkland Islands and whilst I blogged about a dear friend, Lt Jim Barry,...
Clap Them on Thursday - Attack Them on Friday!
People attacking Ambulance crews has always struck me as utterly contemptuous and whilst a significant number of such attacks are driven...
Racism - Some Simple Facts
I have detested racism all of my life, but to be absolutely clear I mean all racism not just against one race, colour, creed or religion....
How on Earth................
From the start of this pandemic I have been dubious of the various statistics being bandied around, both here in UK and more so across...