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Bond revisited
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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
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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
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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
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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?
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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?
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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
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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
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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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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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Israel Lost

Tina was literally banging on the coffee table. The teacups rattled and a few biscuits slipped off the silver plate…
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