Profiles in Timidity and Courage
The Queen’s Speech was long on pomp, short on circumstance. I’ve listened to a fair…
Year: 2012
The Slouch Towards Bethlehem
The Left had much to celebrate over the long weekend: not only was the Conservative…
In the Shadow of the Tower
As the final results of the 2012 local election were tallied and reported, London was…
The Sorrows of Catalonia
Last weekend’s edition of the Financial Times led with three articles about Spain. They catalogued…
The End of the Conservative Party
Outrage, but no surprise. Jeremy Hunt’s close relationship with Rupert Murdoch’s empire is the subject…
Shopping Blues
The Trafford Centre is an undeniably impressive place. I could see its large glass dome…
Memories of Turkey
“Did you enjoy your stay?” The question, posed by the young lady stationed at the…
Cruel Sports
Not far from here, the European weightlifting championships are taking place. This is apparently very…
The Mosque in Göynük
My other half captured some of the scene in Göynük with her iPad; hopefully this…