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Monthly Archives: September 2014
The Yellow Typewriter
Where are the lost things of our lives? I ask because I remembered recently that somewhere in central Nigeria lie the remains of a yellow and black portable typewriter that once belonged to me. I remember that typewriter well. It had … Continue reading
Orkney leading the way again?
Here are two pictures from the referendum campaign: Picture 1 Picture 2 I wonder if graffiti like this at a polling station in central Scotland in Picture 1 is one reason that some people were turned off voting Yes? Meanwhile, Picture 2, taken from … Continue reading
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Tagged Kirkwall Grammar School, orkney, Scotland, Scottish Referendum
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Driving Assessments and that Referendum again
Earlier this year, when all of us in Scotland were being distracted by either a) the approaching cries of “Freedom!” or b) the prospect of the break up of Britain (you choose), the Scottish Government quietly centralised driving assessments for people with disabilities. If you are … Continue reading
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Tagged Edinburgh, referendum, Scotland, Scottish Government, Scottish independence, snp, stroke
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That referendum – a new song?
I see my friend, Ron Ferguson, has been making a passionate case for Scottish independence in the Scottish Review. It seems incredible that some people may not know this, but for the benefit of readers outside Scotland, there is to be … Continue reading
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Tagged Blue Brazil, independence, Margaret Thatcher, referendum, Ron Ferguson, Scotland, Scottish independence, snp, United Kingdom
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