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The Epstein saga will rumble on for quite a while I'm sure. Donald Tusk( the Polish Primeminister) has an interesting take on the affair. ( From the Daily Mail ) American intelligence experts believe Epstein was inducted into the world of espionage via business deals with Robert Maxwell, the disgraced media magnate who - like Epstein - died in murky circumstances; in Maxwell's case his b...

There is one interpretation of sacrifice as requiring the ritual slaughter of an animal or person - this is not the interpretation here. The version I'm using here is "the act of giving up or losing something of value for the sake of something else" much less dramatic but still I think significant for most of us. Support the show

Peter Benjamin Mandelson, Baron Mandelson (born 21 October 1953) is a British former politician, lobbyist and diplomat. He was Member of Parliament (MP) for Hartlepool from 1992 to 2004 and served in the Cabinets of Tony Blair and Gordon Brown as Minister without portfolio , Secretary of State for Northern Ireland , Business Secretary and First Secretary of State . He served as British Ambassador...

The slightly unnerving time of day - when daylight fades into darkness. Support the show

This is my attempt to write an "Ababtross" piece by Fleetwood Mac. Its not about writing or re-writing something similar to Albatross but getting that wonderful feel to the piece that Fleetwood Mac managed to achieve with the piece. Hence The Great Auk Support the show

I have always enjoyed the music of The Police from the 1980's . I also loved Stings solo output - almost without question. But I always felt Andy Summers guitar and Stewart Copelands drumming had a huge influence on the originality of the band . Every so often I can hear me playing a riff that ( I hope ) sounds a bit Andy Summer- ish. This is one of them - about staying in a situation you kno...

There are so many areas now where the idea of balance is so important.  Political dealing, journalistic interpretation, - its all about correctness and almost impossible to achieve. Your own view of the world inevitably gets in the way. Support the show

We all know one - a great raconteur who can hold you in the palm of his hand when re-counting one of his stories . Love it . Support the show

In late 2024 there was a gunning down of a CEO of an insurance company by a disgruntled policy holder - three D's were engraved on the bullets apparently. Deny, Delay, Depose - relating to insurance companies alleged behaviour towards customers in processing claims.  A friend totally separately to the incident remarked ( without knowledge of the shooting I believe) that his life now comprised...

Thats what Sunday's for - well at least part of it - No - most of it . have a good one. Support the show

This is meant to be an upbeat song - OK there are many obstacles to doing almost anything - but what the hell - try it anyway. Support the show

The originale is a beautiful guitar I received from Italy at Christmas - its been four years in the making. Robert made it whilst he was criss crossing Europe - some parts were made in England; some parts in Germany and it was finished in Italy. This is a try out tune. Support the show

Corruption in the UK is as rife as anywhere else in the world we just do it on the quiet an without drawing any undue attention. I've observed people involved in it, seen the consequences but never directly been offered a back hander. Ah well you can't win 'em all. Support the show

Defined as .."a device for turning power off in an emergency"  Everyone should have one  Support the show

Some time ago when you were trying to back track and find out what had happened you were asked to follow the paper trail. Now its much more complicated - follow the emails Support the show

Or is it Board of Peace - Trumpy's at it again. A Board ( Bored?) of Peace body with him at the centre and in a position he doesn't have to relinquish when his all conquering period of Presidency comes to its magnificent end. You can become a delegate country but watch out for those membership fees !! Support the show

This piece started life as a "typo" - It was meant to be "Don't be flattered" The idea was a reflection of how some dreadful employers who tell their hard working employees  how indispensable they are - but continue to treat them appallingly - and get away with their false flattery. But maybe if you think of it as a warning to those badly treated workers it makes more sens...

As I continue to dredge the used car market I've purchased what I believe to be a really good Peugeot 207 - My way of judging the car is to look a the owner - is he or she the type of person who looks after their car? Are they ( literally) taking me for a ride or can I rely on what they tell me about the cars history.  As a qualification for that load of rubbish - I've been right about a...

Sometimes you just gotta stand back and work it all out - its the only way to get any clarity  Support the show

Sometimes to make any progress you have to throw your hat in the ring - just stop over thinking everything and have a go.  If that is you ( and its certainly me !) use the New Year as a chance to kick start whatever it is that is holding you back.. Support the show

Over the festive period most of us came across one or two... friendly helpful and always willing to offload your phone. card or even your wallet of a round or two.... Support the show

If you've got an itch - then you better scratch it ... Metaphorically of course - if you have a desire or craving to do something or a passion for something you've got to do it . A good time to enact a New Years resolution maybe ?  Or if you actually do have an itch - its probably about time you paid a visit to the Doctor. Support the show

I really enjoy hearing those who clearly are of a high station in life inflicting their own sense of importance on those lesser mortals amongst us ( as long as they're not doing it to me !).  If I wasn't dependent on them for my livelihood I'd take great pleasure in telling them where to stick their sense of entitlement. Support the show

I like to think that some things survive all onslaughts - come what may Support the show

Age takes away do many things but it also ( hopefully) allows you to put things into some sort of perspective, Support the show