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I'm not sure I should be commenting on the awful slaughter thats going on in the name of democracy, national interest and even personal vendatta...It feels very uncomfortable sitting here in the comfort of unaffected UK. I just try to imagine in the simplest way what it feels for everyday humanity. Support the show

The waltz is such an elegant dance (except when I'm involved). The thought of dancing the night away is such a lovely idea. It remains a thought ! Support the show

Take your time and weigh up the pros and cons of a situation - Mull it Over Support the show

A feeling not returned - so very hard to accept. Support the show

Oh god - sounding like an old fogey once again. Its all about providing as little as you can for the highest possible financial reward...  Support the show

I think of all the people I've met it is those who have followed their dream who seem most at peace with the world - whether it be a soldier, sailor, tinker or tailor.. its following your own path that leads to most content. Support the show

Pat Garrett and Billy the Kid - the Bob Dylan album still resonates - Sue loved it - Happy Birthday Support the show

In this house we 're not concerned about being charged for putting up picture hooks ( £15  a time is extraordinary - but it happens) So we've got some pictures up of the two little ones. great Support the show

We all get sleepless nights - or perhaps more truthfully parts of the night when you can't get back to sleep. This is the kind of stuff that comes in to mind. Absolutely no idea what this is about , but it made sense at the time. Support the show

... where angels fear to tread. A phrase attributed to the 18th century poet Alexander Pope. Now not much read - except by academics . As a young boy Pope was expelled from school for writing a satire about one of his teachers, and he continued to lose friends and create enemies through not being afraid to speak out and criticise those with whom he disagreed. (For a time, while fearing attacks fro...

Some opportunities that come up throughout the years stop coming up so frequently as time passes. Support the show

Two minutes 46 seconds - catch your breath.. Support the show

It all goes way, way too quickly... Always seem to be looking forward to the good bits and dreading the bad - the bad come around far too fast and the good bits disappear before they've settled in properly... Support the show

In Tuscany where Rob - our middle son lives - its been touching 35 degrees C in recent days - oh my lord .... Find some shade and sit down with a cool drink . Happy Birthday! Support the show

It's hard enough to avoid being shot at by the "enemy" without being shot at by your own allies.... Support the show

We all get one or two of those every so often - something we don't expect coming from an unusual direction. Support the show

Theres a lot of fake news out there now - it really hard to stand back and understand what's going on sometimes.  Read those Sunday papers from the Star to the Sunday Times - its all good value.. I just realised - that sounded like an advert - its wasn't meant to be - apologies. Support the show

The political shenanigans with Musk , Trump , Fararge , Tice, Netanyahu, Zelensky and so many, many others are dramatic, full of rhetoric and intent - but seem to us mortals as so remote from our sphere of influence - like magic tricks in a circus. Unfortunately their antics seem to cause so much damage and destruction. Theres a cheerful thought for a Saturday morning. Have a good weekend ! Suppor...

Ernie Wise to Eric Morecambe, Laurel and Hardy, Abbot and Costello - to name but a few : the guy who is the butt of the joke, feeds the cue  to the master comic. Also a 2024 film with Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt Support the show

From altruistic to self serving we all seem to work best when there's a cause we really believe in. I'm not sure if thats a good or bad thing... Support the show

The UK health service is really under pressure. Trying to even speak to someone from the 111 service presents real issues... Support the show

The older generation has a broad view "things ain't what they used to be ". Thats probably a good thing. Support the show

The runner who sets the pace in athletics - employed to make the race go at a certain pace aimed at a certain time. Sacrifices their own performance to assist the talent to realise a record or time aim. Support the show

Speak your mind - it seems a pretty good plan. As long as the recipient is prepared to listen. Support the show

The pace of life can be a little bit hectic - the constant reference to our "devices" which have almost taken over as "vices" in themselves. We've had a few good weather days in the UK - but so many of us barely look up from whichever screen is in front of us to notice the sun shining. Crazy - Take a breather Support the show