Cars. These are an obvious danger, but, strangely, not the worst. Cars pull out in front of, as well as the side of cyclists. Often not seeing the cyclist, even though they might be wearing bright clothing and have enough lights to blind every driver on the road and create a light halo as thoughContinue reading “Cycling dangers”
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Sons.
I thought I was struggling with my two sons. Both of them in their late teens, entering early adulthood. Seem to know everything and not want to do anything. Unless it’s for them. And, of course, now they are that age they are old enough to do things for themselves and don’t need parental permission.Continue reading “Sons.”
Drivers.
More and more drivers are appearing on our roads. All of them should have have passed a two part driving test, at least. That won’t apply to older drivers who only had to drive then answer a few questions. This should mean that today’s drivers are better, safer and more understanding. That is not theContinue reading “Drivers.”
Something to think about
MusicThe way we get our music has changed immensely over the years. When I was growing up in the 60’s and 70’s, listening to my parent’s record (vinyl) collection, it mostly consisted of 12inch 78rpm records, with some 7inch 45 rpm. I bought 7inch 45’s as well as 12inch albums at 33rpm. Then there wereContinue reading “Something to think about”
This week.
January.Lots of my friends tell me that January is the month of the year they least like. It always seems to them to be cold and dark with little to look forward to other than going back to work, especially after having had a Christmas and New Year holiday, full of fun and laughter andContinue reading “This week.”
Teenagers!
Half term finished. One teenage son back to college for the summer term, the other at home for the summer having finished his first year at university. What do you do with teenage sons? They don’t want to do anything or go anywhere with their parents, which is fine, I get that, I was theContinue reading “Teenagers!”
End of the first year.
End of the first year might seem a strange title, especially as we are in the middle of the year. It is the end of he first year that my eldest son has been at Uni and the youngest son is almost at the end of his first year at sixth form college. This timeContinue reading “End of the first year.”
Migraines and Magnesium.
Migraines have been a big part of my life for over 45 years. Nearly always unpredictable, striking without warning. The first sign usually a visual disturbance, flashing lights or blurred vision. Difficult on sunny days or where there are lights, because reflected light hitting the eyes, makes it appear as though an attack is starting,Continue reading “Migraines and Magnesium.”
Money spiral
Prices rise for many reasons, one of them being costs. Including. cost of production, transportation, of materials, of energy in production, and of the worker’s wages. If any of these costs rise what happens? The producer/provider increases the price of the goods to cover this increase. This is then passed down the line until itContinue reading “Money spiral”
Fairness
And so it continues. Sense and decency prevail, the 45% tax rate is re-introduced, but this only gives small returns compared to some of the other tax cuts. But it’s more than just money. How can anyone justify giving those who have a lot, more than those who have little. And now there’s disagreement aboutContinue reading “Fairness”
Man on a bike. 