UK Trip (Christmas 2023)
It was predominately a trip for FOOTBALL. I saw the Saints play two at home in Southampton and one on the road in Norwich. They won their home matches against Continue Reading →
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You are here (and the feeling that it’s all a lot of oysters but no pearls)
It’s a grim post for a title but as the dust settles on the festive period realities start to preoccupy. It’s like the feeling you have late Sunday afternoon after Continue Reading →
History Repeats
(1) The Pilgrimage of Grace (Historic UK) “The policies of Henry VIII did much to change the country and shape its future; those who resisted with the Pilgrimage of Grace Continue Reading →
Weekend 589.0 (Rommer Treece)
“At some point in his studies the student of military history begins to perceive great events as climaxes to a series of ironies.” — W.J. Wood What’s cooking? I’m smack Continue Reading →
Weekend 587.0
More from Southampton Sketches by Elise M. Sandell: The bells of St. Michael’s, which have rung on through the centuries, have always been fascinating. A memory comes of a summer Continue Reading →
Our Lady of Walsingham
(1) Her Immaculate Majesty: The Queen of England (The Imaginative Conservative) “A moment,” she said, “and the dead shall revive; The giants are failing, the Saints are alive; I am Continue Reading →
Anime: Japan in WWII
I had a little downtime this weekend and watched In This Corner of the World (2016) on ROKU. It’s a beautiful film and a reminder that the victims of war Continue Reading →
Weekend 572.0 (Civil War)
O, how wretchedIs that poor man that hangs on princes’ favours!There is, betwixt that smile we would aspire to,That sweet aspect of princes, and their ruin,More pangs and fears than Continue Reading →
Football 2022/23: Final Whistle
There is only 1 unresolved outcome and I’m not talking about the FC Cup Final between Man U and City. Metz FC is waiting to learn whether or not they Continue Reading →
Southampton Saints FC Relegation Day
My BEST #SaintsFC tweet of 2023. Complete 2023 football campaign washup as soon as the season is done and dusted. Update: The Saints were relegated after a 2-0 loss to Continue Reading →