Movements in the World and in the Mind
Last week two members of the British royal family announced they were 'stepping away from their royal 'duties'. They want to divide their time between the UK and North America and make their own money rather than depend on a royal grant. I didn't consider this a big deal in the grand scheme of things,... Continue Reading →
After a pleasant winter and some very mild days at the end of February it seemed that spring hat arrived on the Rock and it was here to stay. In Lowlands Country language we have an expression that literally translates as: March wags its tail. It means as much as: although‘officially’ the weather should improve... Continue Reading →
What is it with us and the news? We feel the need to be on top of things as one can't be a woman of the world if one doesn't know what goes on in the world. News does not only inform, it also entertains. News gives us a hardcore soap opera from the real... Continue Reading →
UK end-of-year weather hasn't displayed any freak symptoms just yet. However, this year round autumn weather has really taken me by surprise as dropping temperatures and diminished hours of sunlight have been seriously affecting my mood and energy levels. It's not only that one winter at the African Med, which seems like a lifetime ago,... Continue Reading →
It is quite likely that the journalism profession is not held in very high esteem after the NOWT hacking scandal, which no one seems to be talking about anymore despite the revelation that James Murdorch was told about the stench I his organisation. Besides phone hacking scumbags there are those that feel they are operating... Continue Reading →
When reporting on a conflict one can aim for neutrality, but it is considered very difficult to remain completely unbiased as we all know that one person’s freedom fighter is another person’s terrorist. In the case of Libya it has long been decided who the goodies and who the baddies are, but I have been... Continue Reading →
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