Essential Classics

Radio 4’s offerings on weekday mornings do not appeal to me: Woman’s Hour and You and Yours with nothing of much interest in between.

The Mustang

Lynne Olson’s history of WW II (Citizens of London) has some interesting angles.

My Cup of Tea

I have not seen The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel and didn’t intend to. The idea of seeing a bunch of elderly actresses hamming it up did not appeal.

Securitisation

I’ve set myself a challenge; to explain to myself and with luck you how securitisation works in banking and finance.

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Oh Gee, Oh Joy!

That falcon chick is most contrary. On the first day we are allowed to go inside it came outside its nest box yesterday to enjoy the rain.

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Greenswill

I was flattered to be asked this morning to be Company Secretary of a newly formed, not for profit, UK company.

Usutu Virus

I hoped I’d achieved hedge immunity against the box moth; however, it appeared at the end of last month, much earlier than I expected.

Democracy

The State Opening of Parliament today was scaled back because of Covid. Her Majesty as ever was a class-act; an old trouper at a familiar gig – her 67th performance.

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