I posted a RIP on the last thread. We actually don’t get THAT many great writers. Maybe 100 alive at any one time? Raban was one. Looking forward to his memoir, due later this year. (View Post)

Oh come on. These petty shibboleths are half the fun of living in England. (View Post)

The moment May compromised on the timetable (expected to be the battle of the year or some such by Davis), we were headed for sun-optimal Brexit. May is nowadays painted as the adult in the room, whi… (View Post)

Personally, I find I lose weight when I: Generally (but not maniacally) avoid carbs. Skip breakfast and try to avoid eating after 7pm. Exercise every second day. None of these is especially onerous u… (View Post)

My language was too black and white, and it’s interesting to see the responses, but my intent was as to find a main culprit, not the sole one. But I think it’s good to try to find the leading suspect… (View Post)