Tag Archives: Life

10 signs that you’re intelligent

Posted on March 4, 2019 by

A little while ago I was doing some research and by way of several non-connected links I ended up several websites away from where I intended to be and reading about intelligence.   Dr Awdhesh Singh is an author of books … Continue reading →

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The Robocops of Kinshasa

Posted on February 27, 2019 by

Central Africa might not be your first guess when it comes to thinking of robocops but for the last 5 years or so in Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo has been using them in increasing numbers in … Continue reading →

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National Sickie Day – Good and stupid reasons to take a day off work.

Posted on February 6, 2019 by

According to national statistics the first Monday in February is the day when people are most likely to pull a sickie. One of the factors attributed to this is the first payday since Christmas, meaning people have been out celebrating … Continue reading →

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A peek inside a Medieval Book Coffer

Posted on February 4, 2019 by

Lot’s of people seem to think that reading on the go is a modern phenomenon using electronic devices to snatch a few minutes of solitude on a busy train to work.  I must say, I just don’t get it though … Continue reading →

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New Year Musings and Thankyous

Posted on January 2, 2019 by

I hope you’ve all had a Happy New Year and Christmas period for those who celebrate it. Did anyone do any First Footing at New Year?  This is the beginning of my 7th year of blogging and I’ve written before … Continue reading →

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My home made Mulled Wine recipe

Posted on December 24, 2018 by

I always post a short or indeed Christmas post at this time of year and if you’d like to look at some earlier efforts before you make yourself a drink then be my guest. London as you’ve never seen it … Continue reading →

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When the Plague came to London

Posted on December 10, 2018 by

This time of year in Britain at least is known as the Flu season. Our highly changeably though at this time of year predominantly chilly and wet weather combined with some particularly overcrowded cities means that we are perhaps uniquely … Continue reading →

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