I've been quite careful with my money, savings, investments. As a result, I'm better off than a lot of others.

I'll still pay tax on my private pension; and I see that as right and proper.

"From each according to their means; to each according to their needs"

SWMBO is complaining that she didn't get any leaflet like that (we had to work it out as best we could! 😘)

Johnson not wearing a poppy? If it had been anyone else, the media would be screaming about, but because it's him, they won't say a dickie.

"On some great and glorious day the plain folks of the land will reach their heart's desire at last, and the White House will be adorned by a downright moron."

H. L. Mencken

I go to the Blood Donor Unit once a month (normally).

They really like me to be available for new staff to practice on as my veins are easy to find.

I watch them approach, their hands trembling. Then it's all done, and it builds their confidence for next time.

I bought Baby's Breath for Kindle; read it on holiday. Really excellent!

He's still going?

I remember watching games on Channel 4 back in the 80's when he partnered with John Madden. They were a great combination.

We've been arguing for a processing centre in Calais that could sort out biometric residency permits, and then direct asylum seekers to places where they can work whilst their asylum application is processed.

It's still a good plan; a shame that it won't happen because of racist ignorance.

I didn't know that hedgehogs could drive!

Me, not so much. But there are several in the family that display evidence of SAD.

It can get worse around Christmas because of the pressure they put themselves under.

If there is anyone who deserves a third term, it is this man.

That is what a president sounds like.