Author Archives: odeboyz

Not the sharpest pin in the packet

Posted on June 17, 2019 by odeboyz

The Tory’s having ditched May Are still fighting a no win war Among themselves, for now But if Boris does, become P.M. The Buffoon, is dangerous It will be the working class In England and Ireland, will suffer The Scots … Continue reading →

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Flexible Politics

Posted on June 17, 2019 by odeboyz
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CD Review: Alabama 3 ~ Exit on Coldharbour Lane (1997)

Posted on June 17, 2019 by odeboyz

People of a certain age tend to have fixed musical tastes. And I’m no exception. Therefore when I heard this cd it came as a surprise. How did this Acid House cd end up on my deck? (Quaint word heh!) … Continue reading →

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A publicity seeking judge in Hancock’s Half Hour

Posted on June 6, 2019 by odeboyz

Lord Chief Justice Fleming: Well now, you wish to build a road through Mr Hancock’s garden? Sid James: That’s it. Lord Chief Justice Fleming: And he won’t let you because he’s got a marrow growing there. Sid James: That’s right. … Continue reading →

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Film Review: Rocketman (Taron Egerton and Jamie Bell)

Posted on June 6, 2019 by odeboyz

Unlike the review cited below1 I consider this biopic in terms of what we’re missing today. Obviously Rocketman is trite depending on a sing-a-long narrative. The recurring thread is Elton in an Alcoholics Anonymous meeting coupled with flash backs. This … Continue reading →

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Donald Trump meets British public opinion June 2019

Posted on June 3, 2019 by odeboyz

…..he has no class, no charm, no coolness, no credibility, no compassion, no wit, no warmth, no wisdom, no subtlety, no sensitivity, no self-awareness, no humility, no honour and no grace – all qualities, funnily enough, with which his predecessor … Continue reading →

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Basic humour

Posted on June 3, 2019 by odeboyz

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A failed pricing system

Posted on May 30, 2019 by odeboyz

This photograph illustrates a failed pricing system for a scarce resource. Nepal currently charges $9,000 for a licence, which is clearly too little. Nepal is desperately poor and all the people (apart from the Sherpas) in this photograph are rich. … Continue reading →

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A professor and a female student

Posted on May 30, 2019 by odeboyz

A young female student came into her professor’s offices. She nervously glanced at him as she closed the door. Then, with a theatrical flourish, kneeled at his feet. “I’d do anything to pass this exam. I’d do…anything.”  “Anything?” “Anything.” “Anything?” … Continue reading →

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Back in time for the family

Posted on May 29, 2019 by odeboyz

This past bank holiday weekend, my wife and I went to her sister’s house in Billericay. This time Aunty June came from Wolverhampton, with her two sons Andrew and Michael and their families. June was born in 1926 making her … Continue reading →

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