A Different Country is the name of my blog. Probably thought the title was apt as I am a Scot living in Florida. But as the 21st century progressed I saw it as more of a commentary on the internal malaise in the USA than the difference between two nations
I am exasperated By the fools around me I meet them every day In the morning, Afternoon And evening When the sun goes down And they appear crazier and crazier. Probably aware That the bed is there at the end… Read More ›
I have had a Facebook account for (to my shame) nearly eight years now. I also, for some inexplicable reason have a Twitter account upon which I scrawl my unwanted and asinine opinions for all the world to see. Usually… Read More ›
But I guess the truth is
There is nothing here
To see,
And her mind is full of weeds
Desperate to strangle the beautiful flowers
In my garden,
Gone too far. Way too far. As a proud Scotsman living in the US, I cannot believe the mess that this cult has made of Europe. Politicians started the demise of these great European countries and no-one can figure out… Read More ›
So it looks as though as we head into 2020, Fox are tweaking away at their schedules and eventually the old Fair and Balanced Network will be anything but.
Tell you what. There are young Europeans and Americans who will be upset about Notre Dame burning to the ground. But do you know what would really upset them more? If Disneyland Paris had burned down. I’m sure, students from… Read More ›
Parliament have not, as yet, and are unlikely to, deliver Brexit to the citizens of the country. Basically because most of the MP’s in the commons were so called remainers and have kicked the can down the road since day one. Democracy be gone.
My breathing is shallow Curtailed by anxious imaginings. All I can see, From where I sit, Are trees and flowers, And I hear birds chirping, Breaking the silence, But not the angst In my clenched fist. Or the trepidation Of… Read More ›
They keep us amused with bread and circuses
Or should I say theme parks and cruises
A Different Country 