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Monthly Archives: October 2013
All Souls Day
Remembrance of Times Past The academic discipline to which I have devoted a good part, perhaps the better part, of my life, History, is essentially about remembering and understanding. The opening lines of Homer’s epic we know as the … Continue reading
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Dear British Gas
British Gas take me for a fool: This is the letter I’ve sent ot Mr Peters of British Gas who had the temerity to send me the insulting letter below. Dear Mr Peters, It is one thing to be taken … Continue reading
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Covent Garden: Elektra, 9th October 2013
Royal Opera House 9th October 2013 Elektra by Richard Strauss from a one act play by Hugo von Hofmannsthal Conducted by: Christopher willis Christine Goerke: Elektra Adrianne Pieczonka: Chrysothemis Iain Paterson: Oreste John Daszak: Agisth Michaela Schuster: Klytamnestra There are … Continue reading
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Charlie Thomas Lakin
Annuntio vobis gaudium magnum: Charlie Thomas Lakin was born earlier today, 9th October 2013. I Wish Charlie Thomas Godspeed on life’s journey. He comes to us with great joy. I pray he will adventure far; achieve his dreams; enrich those around … Continue reading
Ian Loveless 1949-2013: Requiescat in Pace
Ian Loveless, 17th June 1949 to 6th October 2013 My dear friend Ian Loveless died on Saturday 6th October 2013 after a long struggle with his health. I first met Ian at a small flat in Montserrat Road in Putney … Continue reading
I Have a Little list or Grade II Listing in London Borough of Lambeth
The colours that you find inside Comrade Chyorniy’s mind…. There is nothing more incomprehensible than the mind of a bureaucrat. This is not my judgement but rather a paraphrase of Tolstoy’s famous judgement. In some ways it is refreshing to … Continue reading