AN ENGLISH OPINION
I am publishing “An English Opinion” to join the “Canadian Opinion” this week, both as commentary, from outside of the U.S., on Donald Trump. His …
HALLOWEEN
It’s hard not to love Halloween, but the origins of Halloween are a little darker. Today, it’s a time for celebration, jack-o’-lanterns, and of course, …
SUNSET CLAUSES
I have written before about the utter stupidity of “Sunset Clauses”, which appear to be the modus operandi these days for legislators who want to …
THE UNION JACK
For centuries the ultimate emblem of Britishness, the Union Jack, has meant different things to different people, and now it is back in the news. …
ATHELSTAN
The Athelstan Pilgrim Way, a new 100-mile trail in Wiltshire, recalls the reign of England’s first king 1,100 years after his crowning. If you …
PUB LANDLORD
I thought this story of a pub landlord in the U.K deserved wider attention since it’s not only a very positive community activity in an …