Much brighter and indeed sunny today. In my part of Essex, anyway, although of course I no longer have to go work, whether by trudging, driving or being driven. (View Post)

Nothing to do with Scottish independence; more to do with what happened in Ireland a century ago. (View Post)

Thatcher put up VAT. Substantially. (View Post)

Thanks, Mr RP. As one who in his younger years walked a similar walk, with even less success, I understand, I think, your feelings. Even now, in a different area and in old age, I feel the odd stirri… (View Post)

Look what happened when people with smallpox landed in Mexico. (View Post)