Author Archives: odeboyz

The Cost-of-Living Crisis: Designer Chocolate

Posted on January 15, 2025 by odeboyz

“My current favourite is Rozsavolgyl Csokolade – Sur Del Largo, £9:95/70gr, Venezuelan beans, made in Hungary; this bar is ‘beautifully balanced’ – the notes say so and I agree. Very classy, so tasty and elegantly wrapped.” Annalisa Barbieri Observer Magazine … Continue reading →

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The Execution of Archbishop Cranmer, 1556

Posted on January 15, 2025 by odeboyz

The Apostles’ Creed I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen1 The Church guides believers to Heaven.2 This satisfied everyone … Continue reading →

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Forgiveness

Posted on January 14, 2025 by odeboyz

The time for forgiveness has goneGales howl across mountain peaksTrees are bundled to the groundAnimals crushed and left to dieNo-one cares The time for forgiveness has goneFires rage devouring housesSparks a thousand feet highAnd drones admire the sightA wonderful spectacle … Continue reading →

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Woody Allen on marriage

Posted on January 11, 2025 by odeboyz

“I’ve had bad luck in my two previous marriages. The first wife left me, and the second did not.”

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Two Germans Explain Success and Failure

Posted on January 8, 2025 by odeboyz

Albert Einstein 1922 If my theory of relativity is proven successful, Germany will claim me as a German and France will declare me a citizen of the world. Should my theory prove untrue, France will say that I am a … Continue reading →

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War Studies: The Importance of Nelson’s victory at Trafalgar, 21st October 1805

Posted on January 8, 2025 by odeboyz

The British Empire was founded on the Royal Navy and Nelson’s triumph at Trafalgar sealed British naval supremacy. The importance of Trafalgar was that it brought naval and global domination for 136 years. Naval supremacy transformed Britain into ‘The policeman … Continue reading →

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Bethlehem, 2024

Posted on January 4, 2025 by odeboyz
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A Ricky Gervais Quip

Posted on January 1, 2025 by odeboyz

If there is a God why did he make me an atheist?

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The domination of football by the Spanish

Posted on January 1, 2025 by odeboyz

Spain are the European champions. Real Madrid won the Champions League. Rodri won the Ballon d’Or and has only come to seem more important since suffering an anterior cruciate injury. Spanish managers won the Premier League, the Bundesliga and League … Continue reading →

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A Red-Neck Jesus

Posted on December 20, 2024 by odeboyz
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