Another Commercial

Another Commercial

I do love the patriotism of the Americans and this Ford commercial was ranked amongst the very best when it was produced. It’s long and somewhat schmaltzy but does make my eyes a little teary. But here is a real soul stirring piece of patriotism. Afraid of...
Proud of Your Work?

Proud of Your Work?

The other day I was having my regular three-weekly haircut when Bill, my hairdresser, did what he usually does after the cut is finished. He held up the mirror so I could see the back of my head and the cut he’d done. “You don’t have to do that,” I said, “You do it...
The beauty of a gatepost!

The beauty of a gatepost!

My mate Billy has a veritable green thumb when it comes to growing beautiful dahlias. Although they were somewhat late in flowering this year, he has been inundated by blooms of all varieties, shapes, sizes and colours. So much so, that he has more blooms than his...
Plan To Live Your Dream Now!

Plan To Live Your Dream Now!

Most of us think of our retirement years in terms of being able to ‘do our own thing’ – a time when we can live that dream that has fuelled our working lives. But how would you like to enjoy your retirement lifestyle right now? Most people don’t go to work because...
From the Vault: Something different

From the Vault: Something different

How many times can you walk down the same street and fall into the same hole before you realise you can walk down a different street? The definition of stupidity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results! Don’t let yourself become the...