Tuesday 9 August 2011

London's burning

Shock, horror. Nobody learns from history.

OK, let's go through it again, one more time. This is not rocket science...

If a Labour prime minister upsets conservatives, an informal but organised opposition writes stern letters to The Times.

If a Conservative prime minister upsets socialists, an informal but organised opposition riots in the streets, burning down buildings and attacking the police.

Toxteth, Brixton, Marsh Farm, now London and beyond.

It was ever thus.

Tuesday 12 July 2011

I'm not dead

I've just been quiet.

Since my last ramblings, we've had Christmas, New Year, Easter, assorted birthdays, anniversaries and so forth. Something significant must have happened in my life, surely?

Er, no, not that I can bring to mind.

I've lost a pound or ten during recent weeks, with consequent fall in blood pressure, if anyone's interested. And, as of 10:28 this morning, BST, I've managed a whole seven days without smoking.

That's it.

Whaddya want, excitement?