Amongst all of the random mixed up things which have been going on, it has involved being back in the 1980s and other things. Life is good! Continue reading “Back in the 1980s and other things”
Back in the 1980s and other things
Category: politics
The Trump effect on personal finances
For the title of this blog post I was really wanting to say “The Trump effect on personal finances, world peace and why I am worried” but that would be a bit long winded, but you get the general idea. As I contemplate the decline in our own finances, I would be interested to know what American readers think. Continue reading “The Trump effect on personal finances”
Looking back on 2024
Looking back on 2024 has been a lovely thing to do. We feel very blessed. At the time of writing we are expecting our second grandchild to arrive and this may have to be the focus of another post in a while. In the meantime, a few numbers and thoughts on 2024. Continue reading “Looking back on 2024”
Guest post: The Role of Taxes in War Financing Throughout UK History
It has been a while since I last published a guest post, although I often get approached and I turn the drivel down. This article, kindly sent to me by Lauren Wright of Ridgefield Consulting, was a jolly interesting read and definitely worth posting – yes tax can be interesting! While it is written with UK readers in mind, it will be illuminating for others around the world. Continue reading “Guest post: The Role of Taxes in War Financing Throughout UK History”
The state of NHS Dentistry
Earlier this year I needed to have root canal treatment. It was an uneasy journey from a generalised and competent NHS dentist into the world of private referrals and hefty invoices. This exposes the state of NHS dentistry. Please bear with me while I share my experience. Continue reading “The state of NHS Dentistry”
Politics On the Edge review
Reading Rory Stewart’s Politics On the Edge was a slow burner to start with but then it became increasingly hard to put down. It really was one of those books where I was almost disappointed when I’d finished it; I was hungry for more. Continue reading “Politics On the Edge review”
Humdinger
We have both gone down with the most horrid humdinger of a summer cold, ever. I can hardly believe how a simple cold can make me feel so unwell. We might expect this in winter but it seems ten times worse in the summer. Continue reading “Humdinger”