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Bond revisited
Opinion
September 29, 2025
Bond revisited
I have always been a fan of James Bond movies, with the exception of the last one, which frankly was…
The Silence of the Good People
Opinion
August 26, 2025
The Silence of the Good People
I have long been drawn to art because it can be a bridge between worlds. After three years of studying…
The Days of the Gatsby
Opinion
August 9, 2025
The Days of the Gatsby
My dear daughter invited me and my wife to the theater to watch The Great Gatsby at the London Coliseum.…
Whilst the world slept
Opinion
July 6, 2025
Whilst the world slept
Leonard (Len) could not stop laughing. It was unlike him. Len was a distinguished diplomat that served his country around…
Humanity and Honesty – Where Art Thou?
Opinion
June 11, 2025
Humanity and Honesty – Where Art Thou?
Lord Francis resides in a beautiful estate about an hour outside central London. Each year, he invites me to a…
Do we learn, or are we still illiterate?
Opinion
April 30, 2025
Do we learn, or are we still illiterate?
On Saturday, December 14 the front page of the Financial Times featured a photograph titled “Syrians mark fall of Assad”.…
Wake up call
Opinion
January 9, 2025
Wake up call
It was a typical London day. Grey sky, clouds, an intermingled dark environment interjected by constant drizzle – it was…
The Monkey Bar
Opinion
August 11, 2024
The Monkey Bar
The weather, the ocean, and the sound of the waves brought a unique and sweet relaxation. Dinner followed and was…
The Twilight Zone
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April 1, 2024
The Twilight Zone
Munich is a special city with a lot of history. It is Bavaria’s capital and home to gorgeous buildings and…
Israel Lost
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March 8, 2024
Israel Lost
Tina was literally banging on the coffee table. The teacups rattled and a few biscuits slipped off the silver plate…