Slice of Life

In 2008 I left my regular job, returned to my roots in Cornwall and began a new life as a writer. I use this blog as a jotter, to have a think about the world around me. Wry smiles, enraged outbursts, laughter and tears: the gang’s all here ...

Thursday, 29 April 2010

Bigotsgate

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Yesterday, election campaigning began normally for Gordon Brown. But then, in the northern town of Rochdale , he encountered old age pensio...
Wednesday, 28 April 2010

Meerkat Mania And The Power Of Advertising

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The meerkat is a small mammal, a member of the mongoose family. Meerkats live in the Kalahari Desert in Botswana and in South Africa. They...
Thursday, 22 April 2010

Leader's Wives

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The wives of Britain's political leaders, who once shunned publicity, are being thrust into the spotlight as their husbands' partie...
Monday, 19 April 2010

I Agree With Nick

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The historic live televised debate last Wednesday between Gordon Brown , David Cameron and Nick Clegg had a predictable outcome but for...
Wednesday, 7 April 2010

Cider Duty Dropped: Cornwall Celebrates

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The proposed 10% rise in duty on a pint of cider has been dropped by the government, after fierce opposition from makers and drinkers alike....
Monday, 5 April 2010

Oh Dear: Further Disarray For BLP

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It's been reported the British Lunatic Party has sacked its publicity chief, after he was arrested on suspicion of threatening to kill l...
Wednesday, 17 March 2010

Spot The Difference (2)

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Timmy, Viz Magazine's spoilt bastard. A national treasure.
Friday, 12 March 2010

Spot The Difference (1)

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A presenter of TV programmes for simple people, on buying and selling, fraud, 'top tips', and consumer n ightmares. All these progr...
Thursday, 11 March 2010

Ronald Searle Is Ninety

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Earlier this month, the artist and cartoonist Ronald Searle celebrated his ninetieth birthday. Searle will always be remembered as the ...
Monday, 8 March 2010

Twinned With Father Jack

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Earlier today I went to the local surgery to have an imperfection checked out. The doctor read through my records, while I looked around he...
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Falmouth, Cornwall, United Kingdom
Writer and editor. Enjoys thrashing previously musical instruments.
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