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An Easter Sunday poem

Even if I knew that I die tomorrowI’ll plant an oak tree today

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A Thwarted Tourist

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War Studies: Two Wars of Choice, Poland 1939 and Iran 2026

Hitler’s ‘War of choice’: Poland 1939 Hitler’s invasion of Poland was a masterclass. It was thoroughly prepared making victory certain. Every key metric was in place before the invasion began. Geography Poland has no natural barriers, which meant the Wehrmacht … Continue reading

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Young Girl ~ Gary Puckett and Union Gap (1968)

Young girl, get out of my mindMy love for you is way out of lineBetter run, girlYou’re much too young, girl [Verse 1]With all the charms of a womanYou’ve kept the secret of your youthYou led me to believe you’re … Continue reading

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Over-achieving guide dogs

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War Studies: Trump’s War of Choice, Iran 2026

“I’m going to make you an offer that you can’t refuse” The Godfather 1972 Don Corleone knew exactly what he wanted and how to get it. Trump is a nincompoop who barges into situations with the subtly of a train … Continue reading

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Shared Responsibilities

Teacher (on phone): John doesn’t listen in class, and I’d like you to speak to him about it .Jim: He doesn’t listen to me at home, but I don’t phone you about it

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“I was obeying orders!”

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War Studies: Iran-Israel-USA 28th February 2026

Terrorists and politicians love pre-emptive attacks. They are spectacular hits on an enemy’s leadership. Despite 400 years of failure the passion hasn’t cooled. In January 2026 the USA kidnapped Venezuela’s president. Maduro’s party remains in power. The USA had a … Continue reading

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Jim smiled at Sarah

Jim was travelling on a train and smiled at a Sarah. She smiled back. They started chatting and Sarah said, “Every time you smile at me I want to invite you to my place.” Jim was very, very pleased because … Continue reading

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