Author Archives: odeboyz

Get Used to It

Posted on October 10, 2016 by odeboyz

In times, long gone I had broad shoulders Even, ‘barrel chested’ Thick arms and wrists. Legs were not so good But I didn’t care At thirteen, I had seen Many adverts for Charles Atlas. I knew I was the type … Continue reading →

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Three Men in a Boat syndrome: the use and abuse of statistics

Posted on October 7, 2016 by odeboyz

I remember going to the British Museum one day to read up the treatment for some slight ailment of which I had a touch—hay fever, I fancy it was. I got down the book, and read all I came to … Continue reading →

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Stella

Posted on October 3, 2016 by odeboyz

I wasn’t embarrassed even though it was embarrassing She refused to play with the other children and Said, “They’re too stupid to play with!” In her piercing voice. I smiled a little smile, an uncomfortable smile Then she said, “It’s … Continue reading →

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Joan Rivers on Housework

Posted on October 3, 2016 by odeboyz

I hate housework! You make the beds, you do the dishes and six months later you have to start all over again. Chris

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Rebranding Immigrants

Posted on October 1, 2016 by odeboyz

Immigrants are mobile human capital. Immigrants are poor tourists. Immigrants are citizens of the world. Chris

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My Bedroom In The Good Old Days

Posted on September 29, 2016 by odeboyz

God knows how many times the old bedstead I slept in, as a child, was handed down. It was a  1940s double bed with a wooden headboard with slatted vertical boards and had three carved holes in the shape of hearts over … Continue reading →

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A Billionaire conversation

Posted on September 27, 2016 by odeboyz

(Warren Buffet and Bill Gates walking in Santa Monica, California) Warren Hey look over there. That’s a Ferrari showroom. Bill Let’s go and buy one. Warren OK. I’ll get the red one and yours is silver grey. Right? Bill It’s … Continue reading →

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Result!

Posted on September 26, 2016 by odeboyz

With the result of the Corbyn / Smith election The membership’s – unequivocal rejection of Smith It should also tell the Parliamentary Labour MPs, Ordinary members, don’t like their attitude. I wouldn’t be as magnanimous as Jeremy Who it seems, … Continue reading →

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Prisons Aren’t Care Homes

Posted on September 23, 2016 by odeboyz

The “creditor” always becomes more humane to the extent that he has grown richer.… It is not unthinkable that a society might attain such a consciousness of power that it could allow itself the noblest luxury possible to it—letting those … Continue reading →

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The delusional George Osborne and the Northern Powerhouse (deceased)

Posted on September 20, 2016 by odeboyz

‘A drunkard or a gambler may be weaned from their ways, but not a politician.’ Anthony Trollope Phineas Redux (1873) Chris

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