Author Archives: Giolla

A worthy cause

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(Another one first posted over at Drinkuary.org) Whilst it can seem that the world and dog are after our money at this time of year, here’s a worthy cause for your attention: Cocktails in Care Homes “Cocktails in Care Homes is a project run by arts charity Magic Me. Every week Magic Me volunteers visit a local (Tower Hamlets) care home to host an evening cocktail party. Residents get dressed up and look forward to the special occasion. For many this is the only visit they get and residents enjoy begin in touch with the wider community. Cheering up someone’s … Continue reading →

A stirring ditty

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Via the Anglo Saxon Chronicles a stirring ditty with which I’d hope few would argue. Though I wouldn’t make an exceptionn for Tony Benn myself +2-1

Maroon

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In the words of the great philosopher Bugs Bunny it would seem that Richard Murphy is an utter maroon, for he has just tweeted: “Where did this absurd myth that the gov’ts money is “ours” come from? Taxes belong to the gov’ts and no else. You pay it because you owe it” I feel nothing more needs to be said. (hat tip: C J Snowdon ) +20