This diary is two days compressed into one. Sunday 28th July - As the weather was good we decided to go to the famous Cheddar car boot sale about which I refer my readers to the many references within this volume. We showed up at about 11:15 and the selling was way beyond its peak with some people discounting items to one pound or 50p. If you want second hand clothes especially children's...
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A Court case without a court
Not being able to sleep last night, I arose and had a look at some of the programs stored on my Sky box. I found a series featuring John Cleese who had been given a series of 10 programs by GB news to do what he liked. He was called something like the Dinosaur Hour. He was talking about wokeness. Before I start, I should mention that it was extremely difficult to hear what he had to say...
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I felt cheated – but not a life-ending event
I have written several times about my visits to the outdoor Cheddar car boot sale and market. (do a search - Cheddar) We decided to go this morning because we hadn't been for some months now and wanted to see what it was like. To those who have not been before it consists of a very large indoor storage facility about 80 meters long by 40 meters wide. There is a hard stand area outside...
Inspired words from Buddhist Dr Sukerat Bhakdi
Today I am in full work mode. I love this Doctor; irrespective of subject matter, his attitude is a role model for anything in the scientific or indeed the humanities field. Do watch this interview and watch how he comports himself. His faith involves three elements. Be compassionate, rejoice for others, stay in the middle i.e. don't be extreme. So simple and yet so key. Monday evening is the...
A quiet Easter Day with a pleasant warm breeze
This card was received from my sister for Easter day (today). Credit to her for originality of approach and thought-provoking material. I woke up slightly after 2 a.m. this morning, and repaired to the living room where I sometimes sleep when I am restless. I flicked through some TV programmes and having found nothing of interest decided to sleep. Shortly after 7 am I had a dream of myself in a...
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