by Andy Dodd | Feb 8, 2015 | Extemplo
Got into an argument with a Tory troll on a forum this week, basically trotting out the same tired nonsense about Labour spending, “spending other peoples’ money” &etc. Which fantasy world do the pro-austerity tribe live in? Don’t they...
by Andy Dodd | Feb 6, 2015 | Extemplo
Anyone who thinks this is all the fault of the profligate Greeks for welching on a perfectly good deal should take a read of this article – http://mobile.nytimes.com/…/25/the-greek-stand-by-arrangem…/ The Greeks implementation of austerity has been savage and...
by Andy Dodd | Jan 31, 2015 | On My Mind, Politics
January 2015. As Britain shivers in freezing conditions, wave after wave of bad news highlights the growing crisis in the health service. A&E units are barely able to cope with the rising demand brought on by the Arctic weather. Nursing staff levels are...
by Andy Dodd | Jan 24, 2015 | Arts, On My Mind, Reviews
What would you do if you met your favourite singer or band? Would you agonise over the killer question no one had ever thought to ask? Would you try to be their new best friend just in case you might get an invite to hang out at the mansion over the weekend? Would you...
by Andy Dodd | Jan 15, 2015 | On My Mind, Travel
Now we are back in Europe after our wonderful holiday in Brazil, here are the things that I think I will miss about Rio de Janeiro. In no particular order. The dos hermanos, granite swallowtails stencilled against sunset. Guarda sols like flower stalks carpeting the...
