Monthly Archives: June 2025

A Dudley Moore Quip

When I think of Canada I think of tonic water.

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The Winning Culture Explained

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Book Review: James Ellroy ~ The Big Nowhere (1988)

The USA has a menacing culture, which embraces extreme violence and corruption. The January 6th 2020 Insurrection led to multiple deaths and systematic vandalism. It was celebrated by President Trump as an act of ‘patriotism’. His first act, as president, … Continue reading

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A Christopher Hitchins quip

“Since it is obviously inconceivable that all religions can be right, the most reasonable conclusion is that they are all wrong.”

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Everyone has problems

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My perfect dinner guest: Les Dawson

Les would have to be partial to a takeaway, since myculinary skills are somewhat limited. The person I’ve chosen would, Ithink, be happy at the prospect of joining me for a portion of cod, chipsand mushy peas, just about the … Continue reading

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Drinking coffee in the USA and France

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Cooking for Slackers: Cheerful scrambled eggs

The ‘Mission Statement’ of Cooking for Slackers says food should be cheap, quick and cheerful. It’s the ‘cheerful’ bit that often goes missing. Good food? Yes. Cheerful? Possibly not. So, cheerfulness is now included in this recipe. The basic Slacker … Continue reading

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Dick Gregory deals with a racist audience

He was accidently booked by the Playboy Club, Chicago to play a convention of white businessmen…..It was a matter of moments before a refrigerator salesman had stood up and called him the N… word. The comedian responded by saying that … Continue reading

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No pressure! Isn’t it nice?

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