Alan Russell
Bio
When you read my words they may not be perfect but I hope they:
1. Engage you
2. Entertain you
3. At least make you smile (Omar's Diaries) or
4. Think about this crazy world we live in and
5. Never accept anything at face value
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A Lesson in Confronting a Politician
Now more than ever with British politics in an ongoing state of turmoil has it ever been more important to scrutinize our politicians. While the British Parliament is prorogued until 14 October for an unprecedented five weeks, the House of Commons can no longer hold the Government to account so it has been left to the public and the media to carry out this function.
By Alan Russell7 years ago in The Swamp
Britain Shall Not Go Hungry After Brexit
“I disapprove of what you say but I will defend... etc, etc, etc” I wouldn’t, as Voltaire is believed to have said, “defend to the death” the positions taken in this letter, even though I would still defend the right of someone to express their opinion. This letter smacks of an era in Britain’s history when the population was encouraged, albeit under significantly different circumstances, to roll up their sleeves, dig for Britain by growing their own food and showing that Johnny Foreigner character the stuff we are made of.
By Alan Russell7 years ago in The Swamp
Jersey—a Small Island With So Much to Offer
Getting around You may have booked a car at the same time as you booked your flight or ferry crossing to Jersey. If not, don’t panic. At the airport on arrival, there is a taxi rank. Or, a few steps from the taxi rank, is the bus stop for the service that will take you into St Helier via St Aubin. It costs £2.30 cash or £2.00 using contactless payment. This service runs reliably at 15 minute intervals. Try to get on the top deck for a full appreciation of the coast and landscape without having to worry about directions from behind the wheel of a car.
By Alan Russell7 years ago in Wander
Omar's Diary to August 10, 2019
It does not feel very much like summer currently as there have been heavy rains and strong winds attacking the windows of Omar Towers that are forecast to continue for the rest of today. It feels like the encroachment of Autumn into Summer. A good day for remaining indoors and sorting things out.
By Alan Russell7 years ago in Petlife
The Martyni 23
Of the 130 plus cars that rocked up to the Burley Village Show in August 2019, one became the centre of attention. Visitors stopped, looked, read the details, admired, dreamt of what might have been if they owned something similar, and chatted with the enthusiastic and affable owner.
By Alan Russell7 years ago in Wheel
EOW Pie
OK, you have got through the working week and are looking forward to the weekend. You don’t want takeaway or anything delivered. You just want something filling, flavour-some, homely, and comforting as you close the door on the outside world. You want something so comforting it might even take you back to the family kitchen where you watched your parents cooking.
By Alan Russell7 years ago in Feast
