In the Shadow of the Tower
As the final results of the 2012 local election were tallied and reported, London was…
Tag: philosophy
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…
Cruel Sports
Not far from here, the European weightlifting championships are taking place. This is apparently very…
A Plague of Hobgoblins
What a difference a panic makes. Last Thursday, I decided I’d go shopping on my…
The Irresponsible State
On Monday, David Cameron made a rather rambling and long winded speech; my other half…
The Passé Relationship?
After living in Britain for over 18 years, my mother and father retired to New…
Review: “The Ides of March” starring Ryan Gosling and George Clooney
[AMAZONPRODUCTS asin=”B005ZCSP9Q”] In my experience, every presidential election brings about at least some small blossoming…