Something New

As a rule I swerve new operas and plays. They are not always bad but that’s the probability. Conversely a new ballet is worth the detour but it’s less of an investment as it’s shorter.

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Back to School

Hands up if you have heard of Charles Hamilton, an English author born in 1876.

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Masterful Inactivity

“Masterful inactivity” was a maxim I learnt from my grandfather and it has helped me in managing my savings.

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Eight Wells

Llanover House in Monmouthshire lies about 150 miles west of London, at least it did until it was demolished in 1936.

A Green Journey

If you want to go on a green journey, pack wet weather gear and a fishing rod and drive to the West of Ireland.

A State of Grace

A friend from America was visiting London recently. I took him to The Grenadier for a Bloody Mary, Ognisko (aka the Polish Hearth Club) for lunch and Opera Holland Park (for Hansel and Gretel). He also was taken by the Judge to the White’s tent at (Royal) Ascot, ticking a 4th box of things he… Continue reading A State of Grace

Take Nine Spies

Why wouldn’t China try to infiltrate the British security services – and those of other countries? I expect China has to a greater or lesser extent been successful in these enterprises. It’s nothing new.

Bedtime Story

More than fifty years ago I stayed in a B&B near Dingle.

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