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The Economist had an article about writing non-fiction. the article recommended a number of books and an essay by George Orwell. The essay “Politics and the English Language” is freely available on the Orwell Foundation Website; https://www.orwellfoundation.com/the-orwell-foundation/orwell/essays-and-other-works/politics-and-the-english-language/ makes for a very interesting read. I thought it surprising that an essay by George Orwell would beContinue reading “758 – Littlehampton day out”

We drove in to Bognor Regis. I must admit that I have been wondering when the accolade Regis was granted. The term Regis means “of the King” a Latin term. In simplistic terms, the Monarch can choose to award the status of “Regis” because the town does something that supports the crown. Bognor gained theContinue reading “757 – A day out and about”

Spent a little bit of time here today. It really is a very serene area, stuffed with wildlife. I must admit I haven’t seen much today. We just sat there, soaking in the sun, and relishing the peace. Not even the planes passing overhead disturbed us. Now, there’s a thing – wildlife photography. I’d likeContinue reading “756 – Pagham Harbour”

I’m reading the current issue of B&W Photography. South America seems to be a very popular place for photographers. It’s understandabe the pictures are very good. One of the featured photographers, Lee Miller has a big exhibition on at the gallery next to Petworth House. I think I might try and get there as itContinue reading “755 – Photography”

I bought my iPad around the beginning of 2019. I bought the case at the same time. I liked the case, it was slim and light and comfortable, and the keyboard worked really well. Over the last month or so, I have had a bit of a problem with it. It has started falling toContinue reading “754 – iPad Case problems”

I think I knew that at some time during my life I would write those words. Today is a sad day. I can’t think of any other person who, for more than my life has so utterly dedicated their life to the service of the people. If you were born – where were you whenContinue reading “On this Day -8 September 2022 Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth Dies”

Almost in parallel to when I started this blog, I was also writing on my Facebook time line. Generally the Facebook post was more like a diary than anything. This blog really got going as a result of my wishing to “just write” it would give me an opportunity to explore topics and write materialContinue reading “753 – It’s a Blog. Not a Diary”

I subscribe to the notifications issued by The Queens Harbour Master. Several weeks ago QHM issued a notice that dredging activity would be taking place in Haslar Marina. It was due to start about now. They’ve been at it for a couple of days now. Taken this morning, this picture shows two of three ships,Continue reading “752 – Dredging”

We went through a dry spell. Not sure how long it lasted, but it was quite a few day. Enough to leave the grass parched & scorched. It really started raining yesterday. It was spitting a bit during the day, I managed to get out for my morning walk, but lunchtime was written off asContinue reading “751 – Rain”

The very flat surface on the Cockle pond was ideal for reflections. I’m a bit stuck for something to write about any the moment, it’s just a few minutes past the time I want to be in bed, and I can’t go until I finish this. So I need to get on. I thought IContinue reading “750 – Reflecting”