Adullamite

Today, Thursday August the 23rd, I received the first, of no doubt many, Christmas Catalogues! There is every reason to believe there will b...

'The Persian Expedition' by Xenophon is the latest book to have ended up bruised and battered on the shelf. Nothing better than si...

I took a stroll tonight, about nine o'clock, across the park opposite. The dusk grants us the wonderful sight of deep blue skies and cl...

Today's word is 'awesome!' Yes, 'awesome.' This is the word that is at present getting right up my nose! A short while ...

Blogger is a great idea! The chance to see discover so many blogs from so many parts of the world is fantastic, and something I appreciate. ...

What I believe and what I live are not necessarily the same thing. I believe in Jesus Christ, I know he has spoken to me and wants me to b...

10 years ago I was in a similar position to that which faces me today. Unemployed, concerned about the knee, too few job opportunities, and...

Prayer changes things. Spending time talking to the living God has an effect on my life. I sometimes wonder why I don't do it more ofte...

This can only mean one thing, it's going to rain! I can tell, although in this country that is not hard! Still, it is better here than...

I have discovered one of the joys of the Internet, the 'Listen Again' feature of BBC Radio. Not only do we find old comedies, like ...

When I arrived here just a touch past eleven years ago, I discovered that I had come to the 'driest county in England.' I rejoiced!...

Some people find it hard to be an idiot. They strive to achieve such a level and feel emotionally drained at being nothing more than a succ...

I have been trying my hand at this writing lark. How difficult is that? I have some great ideas for features, and begin the process and al...

Happy Birthday. What does this mean to you? Today it means nothing to be frank. I find myself no 56 years of age. 56 years, what have I d...

Gas bombs and nails found in London, Cherokee Jeep driven into the terminal building at Glasgow Airport, and our after hour coverage on Sky ...

Well Tony Blair has gone, taking his red ties with him, and Gordon Brown has at last reached the top, wearing a blue tie! However, while al...

Have you become aware of Tony Blairs image recently? What strikes you most? The arms waving, the halting, sentimental speaking? Not for me,...

At 11:15 last night I looked to the north west and watched the dark blue sky deepening slowly as the longest day of the year drew to a close...

Just finished reading this excellent book, ' War Diaries 1939-1945: Field Marshal Lord Alanbrooke .' Brilliant insight into the runn...

For several nights we endured the dubious pleasure of the men resurfacing Stane Street outside. The road runs from Colchester to St Albans, ...