Wouldn't It Be Nice?

Wouldn't it be nice if one day the world could wake up to news headlines that do not include threats of destruction and annihilation made by one country's leader to another?

Threats As A Precursor To Negotiations

Threats, sanctions and sabre rattling are all well and good as a precursor to negotiations, maybe. However, negotiations will never commence without there being an "off ramp" from the threats!

Today's Word

Today's word is:

"Unbeneficial"

Popularity

Popularity is the hallmark of mediocrity.

Summer 2017 - A Damp Squid

This summer is turning into a really large damp squid!

However, it is unwise to place the expectation of sunshine during summer onto a pedal stool.

Advice Re Shoes

Always, always check your shoes for venomous insects, reptiles and other assorted creatures before putting them on.

I cannot emphasise that enough!

Happy Yorkshire Day!

A very Happy Yorkshire Day to my chums from "God's own county"!

Oops

Now why didn't someone on the internet remind me to give my mother a wake up call today?

Start Your Day With The Three P's

Start your day with the Three P's for optimal performance:

- Potassium (banana)
 
- Protein (eggs)

- Purity (lemon juice)

Fleeting Thoughts

Fleeting thoughts are like the Mayfly, they shine brightly and provide comfort but for a few seconds then die and are forgotten.

Summer Rain

As sure as eggs are eggs, as soon as the school holidays begin the heavens open and down comes the rain.

Fortunately, as I am many years removed from being at school, the warming embrace of alcohol ensures that every day is a sunny day!

Presidential Pardons

Presidential pardons are all well and good, when applied sparingly and to non connected individuals, maybe.

However, when they are thrown around like confetti to the president's nearest and dearest that is a sure sign that the president is on his/her way out!