Author Archives: Eric Sinclair

Lost scarf, lost cause?

Posted on December 8, 2014 by Eric Sinclair

A few posts ago I reflected on the lost things of our lives – one of these is a yellow typewriter which I last saw in 1976 in West Africa. Sadly, another of my belongings has joined the list of … Continue reading →

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Transports of delight and a bridge of despair

Posted on December 1, 2014 by Eric Sinclair

When Michael Portillo embarks on one of his Great British Railway journeys, the sun usually shines as brightly as his jacket as he steps effortlessly on to a freshly presented train, with several vacant seats available to himself, his Bradshaw … Continue reading →

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New toy

Posted on November 23, 2014 by Eric Sinclair

I have purchased a pedometer. This set me back £16, and for this I get a small digital lozenge that clips to my belt and counts the number of paces I have taken over a given period of time, the distance … Continue reading →

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Digital Screams

Posted on November 21, 2014 by Eric Sinclair

  Who is Richard Eveason? At least once a week, Richard sends an email offering me “Breathtaking Deals!” on a specific brand of computers. Sometimes these offers are superseded by “Huge, Unrepeatable Discounts!” or by “Best Ever, Incredible Offers!” I … Continue reading →

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The Yellow Typewriter

Posted on September 21, 2014 by Eric Sinclair

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 →

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Orkney leading the way again?

Posted on September 19, 2014 by Eric Sinclair

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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Driving Assessments and that Referendum again

Posted on September 16, 2014 by Eric Sinclair

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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That referendum – a new song?

Posted on September 10, 2014 by Eric Sinclair

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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Step out for Stroke Revisited

Posted on April 22, 2014 by Eric Sinclair

Enthusiastic readers of this blog will remember that almost a year ago, Hamish and I undertook a sponsored walk – Step Out for Stroke – at Glamis Castle. I thoroughly enjoyed my visit to Glamis, though at the time, Hamish complained loudly … Continue reading →

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Referendum thoughts

Posted on December 30, 2013 by Eric Sinclair

We are told that 2014 is to be a big year for Scotland – Ryder Cup Golf, Commonwealth Games and, of course, that referendum – so, this blog’s New Year’s resolution is to spend some time during the year looking beyond … Continue reading →

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