Monthly Archives: June 2011

Transports of delight?

Posted on June 30, 2011 by

Having spent a few days travelling to and from London, I could not help coming away yet again with a feeling that the use of technology is making travelling more complicated and that we are victims of so-called time-saving systems, … Continue reading →

Posted in Bureaucracy, Digital age, Public transport, Service economy | 1 Comment

A simple tribute to my father

Posted on June 18, 2011 by

Tomorrow, we will celebrate Father’s Day in the United States. My wife thought it would be good to write about what it takes to be a good father. I do not feel that I can write about that regarding myself–it … Continue reading →

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Was it good for you?

Posted on June 13, 2011 by

Sometimes, you have to reconcile yourself to things having a course of their own. I racked my brains over the weekend trying to write about the thin line between success and failure. I was motivated by the recent spate of … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogging, Children, Human relationships, Life styles, Parenting, Writing | 1 Comment

Bill Cosby Shows How To Love Life And Family

Posted on June 3, 2011 by

Bill Cosby and his humourous story telling have given us a lot for which to be thankful over many years, not least how to see the funny side of family life. Last night, at The Filene Center, at Wolf Trap … Continue reading →

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