I’ve been told that under communism, everybody’s flat looked the same inside because all the furniture factories were state-run and so there was only a limited variety on offer. Now that we all live under capitalism and have to support … Continue reading →
Our Dog, trying to decide if the river is a good enough vintage for her. What a surprise, boys and girls! A warm day and beautiful sunshine. I decided after a few chores to take the dog for a stroll … Continue reading →
The other morning I woke up to the realisation that autumn is upon us. It was 5 in the morning and dark, after I had dragged myself from my pit and peered out of the … Continue reading →
Although it all started innocently enough, it soon became apparent that this was to be no ordinary gig in the park. The air smelled of strange madness and undisciplined drinking, the natives had long since left restlessness behind and entered … Continue reading →
Czech Easter traditions are up there with other quaint local customs that people grow up with, like cheese-rolling, Catholicism or head-shrinking, totally unaware that: a) They only culture in the world who practice it, and b) All other cultures in … Continue reading →