The nation is being bombarded with a multitude of provocative 'last words ' as Politicians prepare themselves, and us, for what the election in June will accomplish. We all hear the same message, but the meaning is translated through the filter of each different personality and political inclination. I recollect the last words of Admiral Horatio Nelson. There are 2 possible renderings. Did he say 'Kiss me, Hardy', or were his words 'Kismet, Hardy'? Concerning the election, ar

So, Easter bank holiday is over. We look forward to May, and then we can count the weeks to midsummers day! How true is the saying, 'time flies'. Indeed, should a horse by the name of 'Time Flies' enter the Ascot races, maybe its name would actually shorten the odds! Time is precious. We can waste time by looking back -- or by looking ahead. Each of us is a product of yesterday; every experience, our genetic inheritance, our social setting, everything that has happened has m

When you are sharing those chocolate Easter eggs with children and grandchildren --- maybe you could share this story of Easter with them. A boy named Ben lived in the city of Jerusalem and his house was built into the city wall. The roof was flat and he could climb down into an alley on the other side. In the alley was Mr Joseph's garden. It was a lovely place, and at the side of it there was a cave, in which Mr. Joseph would be buried when he died. At the side there was a h