I recently watched Groundhog Day again – and before we go any further, please, just insert your own joke here. … More
Month: September 2010
Taking the pain away
I’ve just read Slaughterhouse 5, Kurt Vonnegut’s book about the firebombing of Dresden, which he experienced as an American prisoner … More
Battle of Britain Day
My father in law, Denis Robinson, was a Spitfire pilot in the Battle of Britain, so its dates have a … More
Au revoir, Laurent Fignon
The death of the racing cyclist Laurent Fignon, from cancer, at 50, wasn’t unexpected, but it is a sad day … More