Monthly Archives: February 2013

Inventions

Posted on February 28, 2013 by Ralph Oswick

In these times when we are sufficiently technically advanced to land a wheelbarrow on Mars, there are a few inventions that I am surprised haven’t yet been developed. How come, for example, we haven’t got digital duvets? By this I … Continue reading →

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Garbage and litter

Posted on February 21, 2013 by Ralph Oswick

No wonder some of the varied and interesting independent shops in Widcombe struggle from time to time. For despite the restoration of the rear of Bath Spa station with its smart new access, traditional canopy and handsome street lighting, and … Continue reading →

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Sunny shirts

Posted on February 14, 2013 by Ralph Oswick

I’m well known for my brightly coloured shirts, especially my wild Hawaiian and Caribbean numbers. I happily wear them to any occasion, whatever it may say on the dress code section of the invitation. People don’t seem to mind. In … Continue reading →

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Treacle treats

Posted on February 7, 2013 by Ralph Oswick

Someone wrote to me last week asking for the cast list of a Natural Theatre show performed in March 1983. By coincidence, only a few days before, a mad flurry of spring cleaning had unearthed a pristine poster for the … Continue reading →

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