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Ken's Blue Blog
Musings on "the bleedin' obvious"; views on the meaning of life, or anything else that takes my fancy.

Tuesday, January 31, 2017

Advice To The World

Have a care you don't have a collective mental breakdown, nature will take its course

Monday, January 30, 2017

How To Use An ATM

When an ATM pays out, always do a dance of appreciation to thank it; thereby increasing the chances of it paying out the next time you use it.

Thursday, January 26, 2017

The Beast Within


The beast is not trying to get in, he is trying to claw his way out!

Beware the beast within.

Wednesday, January 25, 2017

Happy Burn's Night



I would like to wish all my Scottish friends, and those friends who enjoy haggis and whisky or who think they are Scottish, a very happy Burn's Night!

Tuesday, January 24, 2017

Advice To The Media

If you want to avoid being trolled and manipulated by certain politicians, then stop focussing on trivia and what the politician says (which he/she does for effect and as a means of chaff). Focus on the major issues and significant actions (if any) taken by said politician.

Monday, January 23, 2017

Freezing Fog - The Joy of Monday

What better way to start Monday than a shroud of freezing fog heralding the dawn!

Friday, January 20, 2017

Happy Inauguration Day - Trump In Perspective





Today Donald Trump takes the oath of office, to become the 45th President of the United States of America.

Ignoring the hyperbole of his supporters and detractors, here is a simple primer for those who want to grasp what may or may not happen during his term of office.

1 Trump should be taken seriously, but not literally.

2 He has learned from numerous series of the Apprentice to use conflict as a means of determining who are the most powerful/strong people in a room. You may expect him to apply the same techniques when in office.

3 He, and his team, are deal makers. All agreements both internal and international are now up for renegotiation. View him through the prism of business and deal making, not politics.

4 For those of you who are not citizens of the USA, he is not your president. Those of you who are citizens of the USA, whether you voted for him or not, like it or not he is your President.

5 As you wait for the inauguration at midday EST (17:00 GMT) take time out to watch the most excellent film "Seven Days In May". It's plot centres around a military-political cabal's planned take-over of the United States government in reaction to the president's negotiation of a disarmament treaty with the Soviet Union.


Thursday, January 19, 2017

Momentous Change

Change is never quite as "momentous" as thought by those undergoing it when viewed through the prism of history.

Wednesday, January 18, 2017

Southern Rail Resumes "Full Service"

All very well and good, maybe. However, "full service" is a highly subjective term!

Tuesday, January 17, 2017

Rank

Rank bestows upon people the authority to be right when they are wrong.

Monday, January 16, 2017

Friday, January 13, 2017

Thundersnow


Thundersnow in Britain is a figment of the imagination of an ignorant media and an hysterical met office!

Thursday, January 12, 2017

The Measure of Success

The measure of success of a leader (be it political or business) is that person's legacy (financial, crime statistics, general standard of living, wars being waged etc), and the nature of the leader/system that follows.

Wednesday, January 11, 2017

Advice To The UK Media

You know perfectly well that there is bugger all chance of the UK being hit by "thundersnow" in the next 24 hours, yet your headlines say the exact opposite.

Oh, and by the way, since when did we ever in the UK refer to snow storms etc as "thundersnow"?

Tuesday, January 10, 2017

Monday, January 09, 2017

Unlimited Options and Choices

Unlimited options and choices results in excessive dithering for some people.

Thursday, January 05, 2017

Exit Strategies

When going into business with others, always ensure there is a well thought through and agreed exit strategy.