Monthly Archives: February 2017

Beige Age

Posted on February 23, 2017 by Ralph Oswick

People ask me how I fill my time now I’m retired. I usually answer that that there simply aren’t enough hours in the day to do all the things I want to do. But before they nod sagely at that … Continue reading →

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Magical Mystery Tour

Posted on February 16, 2017 by Ralph Oswick

Ever since The Beatles’ famous psychedelic outing I’ve been fascinated by magical mystery tours. Taking an audience on a journey with surprises around every corner is something I really enjoy organising, and believe me, I’ve helped organise a few in … Continue reading →

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Funny Foreigners

Posted on February 9, 2017 by Ralph Oswick

Laughing at Johnny Foreigner has long been a staple of British humour.  In these days of political correctness and, hopefully, a more caring society, most comedians avoid the subject like the proverbial. Unless of course they are making fun of … Continue reading →

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Pants

Posted on February 2, 2017 by Ralph Oswick

Did you read about that woman who’s made a fortune out of several volumes on how to declutter? You’ll find her works in the same bookshop section as those tomes extolling towel folding as a constructive and mindful pastime, when … Continue reading →

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