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The “B” Word
If I don’t quite know what the purpose of this blog is yet, I have a better idea of what it is not. And what it is not, is a platform for my own political beliefs. But it is hard not to mention poli... Read More
A Summer of Distraction
As far as this blog is concerned, I am feeling rather remiss at the moment. There has been a lot of distraction this summer. For my neglect, I can only offer apologies and excuses. Where to begin wi... Read More
Arsene Wenger – A flawed father like any other
I write this post looking out at my garden in North London as the sun goes down on a glorious early summer’s evening. I love this garden. Westerly-facing, the larger beds on the sunny side of th... Read More
Post Script: The Sweet Spot
Not wanting to detract from the fine meal enjoyed at Patron, there was one further thing to mention from our visit. It seemed pertinent given my gripe about service at the Magdalen Arms. My complaint ... Read More
The Sweet Spot
Before the arrival of children, it’s easy to take your freedom to go out of an evening for granted. Some of the nicest nights Mrs OBEM and I spent in our pre-children days were those random ev... Read More
Milestones
The other day, my nephew flashed a beaming smile at me, showing off his two new front teeth. He was clearly proud, and rightly so. It took me back to a strange conversation I witnessed at a local play... Read More
A Family friend
Last week, I learned of the death of a family friend in Trinidad. This man, who I knew as “Uncle V”, was a family friend in the truest sense of the word. I feel little sadness at Uncle V&... Read More