Instant Whip

I have been making stinging aiolis for more than twenty years so I’ve got the hang of it.

Weep No More

I was warned not to read the second volume of Barbara Skelton’s memoirs – I’m glad I disobeyed orders.

England Winners

In 1966 a stamp cost 4d or in decimal currency 1p. Today it costs 85p for a First Class stamp.

Until It Matters

Nothing matters until it matters. This is especially true about climate change.

2001, An Odyssey

I started this website in July 2015 when my job in the City came to an end. Hitherto my writing had been restricted to thank you letters and I thought I’d like to extend my range.

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I had lunch at the Savile on Wednesday with a friend, as his guest, and two of his friends.

February Quotations

Thank Heaven! the crisis, The danger, is past, And the lingering illness Is over at last— And the fever called “Living” Is conquered at last. (For Annie, Edgar Allan Poe)