Tag: pet peeves

Dum spiro, spero

0753/10th July 2026 Setting off for an early appointment, we travelled to Queensbury under fair skies. In the doctor's waiting room I felt my nerves grated by loud, obnoxious music which is unfortunately the norm in that place. The clinic is small, with low ceilings that do nothing to absorb sound. It's always a succession … Continue reading Dum spiro, spero →

The flag police

Rockwell's Retreat, Arlington, VT. If you are proud of your nation and wish to fly the flag, you ought to do it respectfully. There are a number of rules about it which are readily available online, although most are common sense. Oh, right. We did away with that. People get all sorts of hysterical about … Continue reading The flag police →