History in the Making "This is so historic!" was a phrase I heard over and over during the week leading up to the happy and glorious Coronation of King Charles III on May 6. London was festive and abuzz with excitement Flags fluttered in rows high above Oxford Street, Regent Street and Bond Street. Shop windows were filled with crowns, … [Read more...]
Glittering Summer Season
News From London London is having a glittering summer season after early June Platinum Jubilee parties and pageantry set the tone and style. Post Covid London is back and buzzing. Theatres are full with new offerings and concerts have an exciting roll out. Jewels, gardens and concerts all have a festive air. Prologue to a Glittering … [Read more...]
Happy and Glorious Platinum Jubilee
London was in party mode from the moment I arrived at Heathrow to celebrate the Happy and Glorious Platinum Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II. Flags of every size and streamers of bunting fluttered brightly in the June sun. Shop windows were crammed with Jubilee displays. The energy was contagious and excitement palpable. The Queens Platinum … [Read more...]
A Tribute to Fathers
Today is fathers day and this is a tribute to all fathers. It is also a personal tribute to my own father and a precious recollection. Summer Solstice to Remember It was a summer evening - maybe close to the summer solstice. The windows were open and our house was filled with garden fragrance. It was my bedtime, but the night was warm and … [Read more...]
BREXIT USHERS A NEW ERA
31 January, 2020 At 11pm on Friday, January 31, 2020 the Britain left the EU after 47 years of membership. Boris Johnson vowed to make Brexit happen when he ran for Prime Minister in December, 2019. He received a landslide vote and followed through on his promise. As a consequence Britain has moved to a new chapter in its history. A … [Read more...]
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