The only reason I know anything about my history is because a _brilliant_ primary 4/5 teacher would take her lunch breaks and read and talk about history with interested pupils. 100s, 1000s of years … (View Post)

That does sound lovely. And I'm glad to read that your shaking off the lurgy. During the first lockdowns I'd walk to a local-ish park every day and sit for an hour just watching the world g… (View Post)

I think that's based on Broadcasting House this morning. Presenter was talking to a correspondent in Ukraine who had been told 'informally' that Putin had agreed to it in principle, bu… (View Post)

And possibly Iranian oil sanctions? (View Post)

Oddly enough, I bumped into Nicola while out for a walk not so long ago and had a brief chat. I'd been thinking 'She does look worn out' after seeing her on TV - but in person she was … (View Post)