It’s You and I
Alice Miles reflects on government campaigns to get us to change our habits: They’re not talking about me, are they, in that fatty campaign thingy, […]
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Permafrost?
It’s minus five outside. I just tried to dig some more of the foundation for my new greenhouse. The spade just bounced off the permafrost. […]
Trainspotters and Terrorists
From time to time, I have waited for my connection at Newport railway station. Why Newport station in particular? Well, because some mild entertainment may […]
The Righteous on the EU Presidency
It’s interesting to watch in detached amusement when the righteous show signs of being rattled. One such is the reaction to the Czech Republic’s presidency […]
Freedom of Speech
I’ve been following the recent spat between Tim Worstall, Devil’s Kitchen and Richard Murphy with detached amusement – in part because Worstall and DK are […]
Perryman on Che
Mark Perryman writes in the Groan’s comment is free on Che Guevara: Tonight in cinemas across the country Steven Soderbergh’s immense biopic Che is showing […]
Happy New Year
A happy new year to you all. And for your delectation, a seasonal image from somewhere in France: Tags: happy+new+year
Driving Rage
I note that a number of my esteemed libertarian fellows have picked up on recent plans by the government to clamp down on motoring. Motorists […]
Living in France
I mentioned in an earlier posting that there is a distinct community spirit in our new home. We were reminded again of this yesterday. This […]