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About Guthlac

An artist, historian and middle aged man who'se aim in life is to try and enjoy as much of it as he can

Why do politicians lie?

Posted on November 16, 2019 by Guthlac

  A sweeping statement I know and I am sure there are many politicians who would take exception to the implications.  However, if this election has been characterised by anything it is politicians of each party making outrageous claims about … Continue reading →

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Bang Bang Max….

Posted on November 13, 2019 by Guthlac

  The other day I watched the disappointing Danny Boyle movie of a Richard Curtis script movie Yesterday.   Whilst there were many things wrong with the film it still had the strength of the Beatles’ music to support it.  Not … Continue reading →

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An act of god?…..

Posted on November 12, 2019 by Guthlac

  The story writes itself.   Unfortunately, as the national newspapers all originate in London this is from the “In Brief” section of today’s Times.   The political talking heads, in London, are all chatting about the effect that Nigel Farage’s capitulation … Continue reading →

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If he was from the House of Lords….

Posted on November 10, 2019 by Guthlac

If you want to understand why the political parties have no control of the election process just look at the current flooding in the Yorkshire area.   There are a number of Labour seats in this so called “Red Wall‘ area … Continue reading →

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Not another one…

Posted on November 7, 2019 by Guthlac

“…You think the country’s divide now you should have been here during the miners’ strike…” Gloria De Piero quoting Ken Clarke I guess the Christmas election has started but I really suspect that few people are paying the any attention.  … Continue reading →

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Waiting for the next downpour….

Posted on November 3, 2019 by Guthlac

  Almost one week later and there are still large ponds in the park.   I think it is safe to say that this is one of the wettest autumns in a while.   Still the light was wonderful this afternoon which … Continue reading →

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Damp Autumn

Posted on November 2, 2019 by Guthlac

Dampness descends once more – not sure whether there will be more significant flooding around here but it has been a grey old day.   The one thing to lift the spirits just a little  are some of the colours of … Continue reading →

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1 Day

Posted on October 30, 2019 by Guthlac

  This would have been it…we should have preparing ourselves for the great leap.  Instead, no ditch was worried by Boris Johnson but rather we are all getting ready for an election.   In many ways this is something of a … Continue reading →

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Sex in the Hall

Posted on October 29, 2019 by Guthlac

Yesterday, according to the WordPress stats, the most popular search that was used to find my blog was “sex in the hall“.   I have no idea why my blog was coming up in search results about “sex in the hall” … Continue reading →

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3 Days

Posted on October 28, 2019 by Guthlac

Not sure if this count as a close run thing but the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland came within 3 days of leaving the European Union without any arrangements to deal with the complex interactions that have … Continue reading →

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