Author Archives: odeboyz

Always believe in prayer ~ unless it’s inconvenient

Posted on February 25, 2026 by odeboyz

Fred’s bar opened next door to a church and the priest prayed against it. Within weeks it burned down. Fred sued the church. He said that, in effect, the priest had burned down his bar using the power of prayer. … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Lee Child ~ The Enemy (2004)

Posted on February 25, 2026 by odeboyz

After reading a few Reacher novels they begin to feel like a warm blanket. Predictable and a lovely interlude in life’s rich pageant. Reacher is a ‘righteous’ psychopath smashing people into pulp. Killing people in ever more ingenious ways. Wandering … Continue reading →

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Only a pawn in their game: Bob Dylan, 1964

Posted on February 23, 2026 by odeboyz

A bullet from the back of a bush took Medgar Evers’ bloodA finger fired the trigger to his nameA handle hid out in the darkA hand set the sparkTwo eyes took the aimBehind a man’s brainBut he can’t be blamedHe’s … Continue reading →

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What women really think

Posted on February 21, 2026 by odeboyz
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A labrador goes shopping

Posted on February 18, 2026 by odeboyz

Rex, the labrador, walked into the butchers carrying a £10 and a note, which read, “5 lamb chops, please.”Jim the butcher served Rex with the chops and followed him. Rex waited for the green light at the crossing. Then he … Continue reading →

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Bob Dylan on creativity

Posted on February 18, 2026 by odeboyz

“As you get older, you get smarter and that can hinder you because you try to gain control over the creative impulse. Creativity is not like a freight train going down the tracks. It’s something that has to be caressed … Continue reading →

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Pedants unite!

Posted on February 14, 2026 by odeboyz
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Cows in West Bengal

Posted on February 11, 2026 by odeboyz

Cows in West Bengal must carry photo ID Source: Here cattle also must have Photo ID proofs – Roots of Indian Hat tip to Graham

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War Studies: The battle of the Somme, 1st July-18th November 1916

Posted on February 11, 2026 by odeboyz

Introduction Medieval warfare ended on the 1st July 1916. The battle of the Somme began with British soldiers being used as human battering rams. Its failure was so devastating warfare transitioned into modernity.1 Modern warfare then pivoted from battlefields to … Continue reading →

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Victims of Trip Advisor strike back

Posted on February 7, 2026 by odeboyz
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