Monthly Archives: September 2023

What would Jesus do?

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One for Suella Braverman

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The Michael Parkinson-Muhammad Ali Interview, 1971 (an extract)

And I always asked my mother, I said, ‘Momma, how come is everything white?’ I said, ‘Why is Jesus white with blond hair and blue eyes? Why is the Lord’s supper all white men? Angels are white, the Pope, Mary, … Continue reading

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Teaching empathy

Susan was walking in a forest with her daughter when Jill said, “Mum, I’m scared.” “Well imagine how scared I’ll be walking back by myself.”

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Book Review: Ian Rankin ~ A Heart Full of Headstones (2022)

The hardest thing for a book-a-year author is character development. Some authors, like Lee Child, don’t bother. Reacher is littered with vicious, psychopathic murders, which are, loosely, righteous. Other authors, like Peter James, are drifting into mediocrity losing any connexion … Continue reading

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The world’s greatest economist explains capitalism

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Cooking for Slackers: Egg fried chips

Ingredients: One medium sized potato One egg Technique: Peel potato and thinly slice it – as near translucent as possible Cover frying pan with oil and heat strongly Flip slices as they go brown and crisp Whisk egg into an … Continue reading

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What you wish for?

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Wine drinking explained

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The Tragedy of the West Bank Conflict

It’s internationally accepted that Israeli sponsored settlements in the West Bank are illegal. Israel have, nonetheless, made them a central policy for their coalition government. Settler townships only exist because of this political commitment. The full panoply of surveillance drones … Continue reading

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