Author Archives: odeboyz

Fluid National Identities, 1919- 2014

Posted on July 18, 2014 by odeboyz

Because of the stunning success of the Act of Union, 1801, British people have had 213 years of relative national stability. Britain has been stable whilst the rest of Europe has been a cauldron of fluid national identities. This stability … Continue reading →

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Arthur Balfour on politics

Posted on July 15, 2014 by odeboyz

“Nothing matters very much, and few things matter at all.” British Prime Minister 1902- 05

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Our Village

Posted on July 11, 2014 by odeboyz

It’s a metaphor because in many ways our council estate of 146 dwellings (in three tower blocks) can be seen in much the same way as a large hamlet of old somewhere in rural Yorkshire or any other place in … Continue reading →

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Dreamer

Posted on July 9, 2014 by odeboyz

Eyelids drooping Dreaming scenes. Old memories Flit and falter. Cartoon spew from the unwatched TV. Others sit in snoozing rows. Homecare disinterested staff Clean in self-full sloth. The lunch gong – so loud… Shatters cloistered thoughts Reminds – Rank Film … Continue reading →

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Walking

Posted on July 8, 2014 by odeboyz

I tried escaping my memories of you. My Madonna, my Golgatha had captured me. Ceaseless walking didn’t bless me with amnesia Unfading- unburied- memory defeated The agony of feet sand- papered by gravel. The insane sepulchre memory sought a Ghoul. … Continue reading →

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Actuary: a joke

Posted on July 8, 2014 by odeboyz

“I became an actuary because I didn’t have the personality to be an accountant.” (Chris)

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The United Kingdom: a brief history

Posted on July 3, 2014 by odeboyz

The UK was created in 1801 after a 198 years of blood soaked history. In those 198 years there were five civil wars and long periods of civil unrest and vicious repression. Once the UK was established the 19th century … Continue reading →

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1 July 1916: a sobering fact

Posted on July 1, 2014 by odeboyz

When the British launched their attack on the first day of the battle of the Somme they lost 19,240 dead. This is the equivalent of six 9/11 massacres. Unlike 9/11 this wasn’t a one off, the battle lasted until mid- … Continue reading →

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Crow

Posted on July 1, 2014 by odeboyz

Old Crow who knows To not squint at the Sun Its blazon melancholy arc Each new day. Black eventually turns grey.   That young world wanting waiting Nest walls high New nights raging Testing tasting.   Fields spread their menus … Continue reading →

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A Treasured Chest

Posted on June 27, 2014 by odeboyz
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