Monthly Archives: June 2018

Book Review: John Burdett – Bangkok Eight

Posted on June 5, 2018 by odeboyz

John Burdett’s book is a very exotic thriller. Burdett begins Bangkok Eight with a murder. Unlike routine thrillers this murder isn’t crude and obvious. This murder is exquisite in its sophistication. Bangkok Eight hasn’t anything like the Anglo-Saxon thriller genre. … Continue reading →

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Bleak Dystopian Future

Posted on June 4, 2018 by odeboyz

As time drifts ever onward Memory’s seem to fade faster, each day Short term memory loss, concerning Like a rubbed out black board Where only the odd word is still discernable. The once busy blackboard’s copious notes Instructions to be … Continue reading →

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A tourist gets advice from a Canadian Ranger

Posted on June 1, 2018 by odeboyz

Ranger: When you walk on this path you should periodically ring a bell. This will warn the bears that you’re in the vicinity and they wont attack. Tourist: How will we know that there are bears in the vicinity? Ranger: … Continue reading →

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The 2018 local elections in Kensington and Chelsea*

Posted on June 1, 2018 by odeboyz

Mohammed Tehrani said, “Grenfell hasn’t had an impact in the south of the borough. In the south they don’t give a damn about Grenfell.1” The 2017 Grenfell Tower tragedy killed 72 people in the richest borough in the richest city … Continue reading →

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