Pineapples

Pineapples are a very cheerful fruit.

Perfect Negotiations

Perfect negotiations can be achieved when the parties involved don't know what side they are on.

Points of Commonality

Human beings seek points of commonality when they interact with each other, sadly they more often than not get sidetracked and angered by points of difference!

Scotch Eggs

It is a wondrous hen indeed that can lay a hard boiled egg encased in sausage meat and breadcrumbs!

Coming Soon On The BBC

Wonder Man, Mr Marple and 

The Duke of Duchess Street

Question Re Earthquakes

Question: When does an earthquake disappoint the media?

Answer: When it is a real earthquake off the coast of North Korea!

Scrambled Eggs

My early morning scrambled eggs were, instead of being a rich golden colour, pale and insipid.

This does not bode well!

Advice To Despots Who Emulate Royalty

In order to emulate royalty you need to have offspring to pass you "kingdom" on to when you expire.

Empty Threats

An empty threat is not only ineffective, it is dangerous and will make a bad situation worse!

Happy 4th of July

A very happy Independence Day to my American friends.

Self Commendation

Self commendation is the sincerest form of flattery.

Religion

I don't care what "supreme being" you worship in order to get you through the night.

However, do not impose your beliefs on others!