July 18, 2020
by Liz
Comments Off on The narcissists are in charge
Every day for what seems forever, but probably only since 2013, I have told myself that things can’t get any worse and almost every day I have gone to bed disappointed. There have been moments of cheer, but in reality … Continue reading
June 17, 2019
by Liz
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Anyone campaigning for People’s Vote or the Pro-EU parties in the recent elections is almost certain to have been called unpatriotic, lacking faith in Britain or in more extreme cases, a traitor. Of course I disagree. I believe that attempting … Continue reading
May 22, 2016
by Liz
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In 1975 I voted for the first time. My first vote was to stay in the EEC. On 23rd June I shall vote to remain in the EU. I feel European. I work for a large global corporation and in such an … Continue reading
May 27, 2013
by Liz
Comments Off on It was hidden in the sauce
One of Jamie Oliver’s restaurants was recently in the news because it was fined for serving ordinary pasta to a customer who had specifically ordered gluten free pasta. It had “failed to exercise due diligence and take all appropriate precautions that … Continue reading
December 24, 2012
by Liz
Comments Off on Roads with lakes round every bend
There is an old saying that problems come in threes. I was cynical: people face many problems and they can always group them in threes. From personal experience problems always come at Christmas. All sorts from serious to trivial. This … Continue reading
November 11, 2012
by Liz
Comments Off on Narrowband for price of Broadband
According to my local authority I don’t live in a rural area. My council tax includes an urban supplement but I don’t have a gas supply, pavements or street lights or decent broadband. We have opted for oil instead of … Continue reading
June 1, 2012
by Liz
Comments Off on Not a matter of taste!
Last week a lot of people commenting on a BBC Have Your Say (HYS) topic were getting heated about prescription pizzas. Why should anyone get their pizzas free at the tax payers’ expense? To avoid misunderstanding these weren’t ordinary pizzas … Continue reading
