Author Archives: odeboyz

An Oasis: a miracle of nature

Posted on June 7, 2021 by odeboyz

This photo was taken above an oasis in Libya in the Sahara Desert

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A Pen Portrait of Dylan Thomas (about 1936)

Posted on June 7, 2021 by odeboyz

“That cruel giggle is the thing I best remember about him. He told me how as a boy he delighted in tearing the wings off flies. I said it must be a difficult thing to do. Dylan replied, ‘Maybe I … Continue reading →

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Texas: The Miracle State

Posted on June 3, 2021 by odeboyz

Bill moved to Texas because of the excellent climate. His new neighbour who was an older man. One day when they were chatting he asked, “Is this a really healthy place to live?” “It sure is. When I first arrived … Continue reading →

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Hitler’s Invasion Plan: Operation Sea Lion, 1940

Posted on June 3, 2021 by odeboyz

Hitler issued Directive No. 16 on July 16 [1940]…., “As England, in spite of the hopelessness of her military position, has so far shown herself unwilling to come to any compromise, I have decided to begin to prepare for, and … Continue reading →

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Worzel Gummidge and his simpering bride

Posted on May 31, 2021 by odeboyz
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Film Review: The Judge (NetFlix)

Posted on May 31, 2021 by odeboyz

NetFlix invested in two Triple-A list stars and got a cut-price director and scriptwriter. Robert Duvall plays the Judge. He’s declining into dementia. Piling cliché onto cliché he’s a traditional ‘Good Old Boy’ folk wisdom judge. He hates his lawyer … Continue reading →

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Good Advice From A Doctor

Posted on May 27, 2021 by odeboyz

Doctor: I’m sorry. I have bad news. You’re likely to die in the next six months. Amanda: Isn’t there anything that can be done? Doctor: Do you know an unmarried accountant? Amanda: Yes. Why? Doctor: Well if you marry him … Continue reading →

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Assassination as Government Policy

Posted on May 27, 2021 by odeboyz

“The assassination of a political leader is among the highest profile acts of political violence…”1 “Political assassination is the murder of a significant individual by an organised conspiracy in pursuit of political ends.”2 “And the executioner’s face is always well … Continue reading →

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A Praying Mantis vs. A Bird

Posted on May 24, 2021 by odeboyz

If you fancy a praying mantis as a pet you might like this site, About the praying mantis | Keeping Insects

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The childhood of Xi Jinping: Chinese General Secretary 2012 – present

Posted on May 24, 2021 by odeboyz

“Xi Jinping started life as a princeling, the son of Xi Zhongxun, Mao’s propaganda chief. But in 1963 Xi senior was purged and banished to a factory in distant Henan province. During the horrors of the Cultural Revolution, the Xi … Continue reading →

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