Today dawns in East Anglia with expectation, even excitement, hanging in the air. My illustration is an inadequate attempt to capture the mood. It is the occasion of the annual Late Summer Luncheon for members of the Norfolk County Lawn Croquet Society.
A Grave Matter
The Kennedys of Castleross
Lord Dundonald
A Spy in the Family
In the 1980s I was introduced to Patrick O’Brian’s novels about Jack Aubrey and Stephen Maturin (it’s curious that the series does not have a title). Like so many others, I became hooked on the detailed descriptions of life on board a Royal Navy ship in the early years of the 19th century. The depth… Continue reading A Spy in the Family
What Does It Cost To Have Your Money Managed?
A friend of mine used to make a speech to new joiners at a prestigious management consultancy where he worked. He got their attention by saying that they were, he assumed, joining the firm for one reason only; to make money. He went on to tell them that there are three ways to make money;… Continue reading What Does It Cost To Have Your Money Managed?