Monthly Archives: May 2022

A #Me Too Conversation

Posted on May 12, 2022 by odeboyz
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A John Wayne quip

Posted on May 12, 2022 by odeboyz

Alcohol doesn’t solve any problems, but then again, neither does milk.

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Bertrand Russell on Warlike People

Posted on May 9, 2022 by odeboyz

“People who are violent, brutal and heartless often find war enjoyable, provided that they are involved in a victorious war and that there is not too much interference with rape and plunder. Needless to say, this is a great help … Continue reading →

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A Church message I can understand

Posted on May 7, 2022 by odeboyz
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Fighting Boredom

Posted on May 5, 2022 by odeboyz
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Rishi Sunak: Scourge of the Middle Classes

Posted on May 5, 2022 by odeboyz

Chancellor Sunak has increased taxation from income, which will alienate Conservative middle-class voters. Problem? No way. Adroit political footwork and the magic of inflation will square the political circle. Quietly, without fanfare, and with deadly efficiency Sunak created additional income … Continue reading →

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Tell Me Sweet, Sweet Lies

Posted on May 3, 2022 by odeboyz

Tell me sweet, sweet liesTell me you’ll love me to eternityTell me you love my blindness. EyesClouded and milky in their sightlessness Tell me sweet, sweet liesTell me my pain is your painTell me you love caring for me. PainElusively … Continue reading →

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A Sensitive Australian Gambler

Posted on May 2, 2022 by odeboyz

As the ambulance took Shane’s body away, Rick said, “Someone should go andtell his wife.” Jeff volunteered, “I’m pretty good at sensitive stuff. I’ll do it.” Two hours later, he came back carrying a case of Fosters. Rick was amazed … Continue reading →

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Book Review: David Baldacci ~ A Gambling Man (2021)

Posted on May 2, 2022 by odeboyz

I bought this solely because of a Facebook advert, which is the modern version of Waterstone’s seductive: ‘Buy one, get one half price’. It was 99p on Kindle and I wanted an undemanding read. What I got was a revelation. … Continue reading →

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