Life of a Fifty-Something Yorkshireman

First of all I welcome as a follower to this modest little blog, Christopher Dos Santos who was kind enough to take the time to leave a comm...

Those of you who follow this blog will know that I am a Spiritualist and I refer to it occasionally but tonight, I'm going to devote a b...

It's been a lovely autumnal Sunday here in sunny East Yorkshire with wall to wall sunshine, a light breeze, a chill in the air and that ...

I cried today. Not for long, not publicly and recovery of dignity was quick and unnoticed. I watched tonight, for the third time, Gran Torin...

In recent years, have you noticed how Halloween is becoming more and more popular? I guess this has something to do with a commercial unders...

The days seem to passing quite quickly at the moment, I guess because work is busy and nights are drawing in. I'm looking forward to the...

Another film review! Most people when they retire are not generally dangerous. Hollywood, however generally finds good reasons why Bruce Wil...

Well, it's a long time since I've been made to jump out of my skin at the cinema or watching something on TV but tonight was the ni...

Well I couldn't believe it yesterday (Wednesday) when I turned the car engine on at 7.30 am and turned on the windscreen wipers to remov...

before "Come, little leaves," said the wind one day, "Come o'er the meadows with me and play: Put on your dresses of red ...