In Pursuit of Perfection
‘It seems only fair that, having lathered myself into a pitch of excited anticipation for the family wedding on the 16th of this month, I should update you on that significant day.’ … More In Pursuit of Perfection
‘It seems only fair that, having lathered myself into a pitch of excited anticipation for the family wedding on the 16th of this month, I should update you on that significant day.’ … More In Pursuit of Perfection
‘Sticks in a bundle are unbreakable’ – Kenyan proverb Or, ‘Where there is unity, God commands a blessing’ – Psalm 133:3 The real reason we were in the USA earlier this month, was to attend our son’s graduation from his first year of study abroad. After seven years in the military it’s been a bit … More Around the World in Two graduations
‘Having trouble parking?… Get yourself a Sherman tank.’ – Kenny Everett – British comedian Back in the 1980s, the much-missed comedian Kenny Everett had a TV show which once included a sketch I remember simply as, Solve all you parking problems with a Sherman tank. You can still watch it by searching You Tube for … More Tanks a lot!
‘May you live all the days of your life’ – Jonathan Swift (author) Twenty years ago I was madly raising sponsorship for a week long trek I was about to join along part of The Great Wall of China. This was undertaken in partnership with a charity I’ve supported for years and with a bunch … More Another Big One Soon!