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Through old men’s eyes

Posted on February 6, 2017 by Guthlac

It is a curse of human existence but old men write histories.   Gone are the excesses of youth, the vigor and recklessness.  Instead they are replaced by suspicion. caution and fear.  Great wisdom might sometime sit behind those eyes … Continue reading →

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Why let the truth get in the way of a good story

Posted on February 3, 2017 by Guthlac

It has been pointed out that my last post might not be as accurate as I might have hoped for.   In fact the whole basis of the post, that the EU paid for the city of culture is in … Continue reading →

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What if Donald Trump works?

Posted on February 1, 2017 by Guthlac

Over the past few days I have read an awful lot of outpouring of hate towards the new President of the United States.   Many people have compared him to the second coming of Hitler (this is only slightly exaggerated … Continue reading →

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Oh Gideon

Posted on January 30, 2017 by Guthlac

Yesterday I wrote about how the women have taken over the British political landscape.  Today it is all about one of the scoundrels that has been ousted by the the people’s coup – George Osborne.  Over the past few days … Continue reading →

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It’s a woman’s world

Posted on January 29, 2017 by Guthlac

In Britain at the moment we have the unusual position that the two most powerful politicians in the Isles are women and surprise surprise they are both, in their own ways, making a good job of the pretty rubbish hand … Continue reading →

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Bloody Blurb!

Posted on January 23, 2017 by Guthlac

You know how it is…you have an expensive book you want publishing and Blurb send you a 35% off discount…what is a boy to do but upload the book and get ready to spend the money minus 35%.  Only thing … Continue reading →

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Break my bones

Posted on January 19, 2017 by Guthlac

Some days my mind feels like it has been flushed away and replaced by something resembling  mushy peas.  Today is one of those days.   It will pass but I think it is time to take some action – I’m … Continue reading →

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Markin’ Time

Posted on January 18, 2017 by Guthlac
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Cycle

Posted on January 15, 2017 by Guthlac

Life is full of cycles:   TV Sketches made this afternoon whilst trying to find the energy to make something more….not sure what.

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Doing my face with magic marker

Posted on January 13, 2017 by Guthlac

 

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