Category Archives: Patriotism

A Return to Basics

Posted on 3 February 2020 by A Gentleman's Rapier

I have just finished reading Lord of the Rings to my youngest daughter. We began with The Hobbit sometime early last year and worked our way through the subsequent books. I had not read them myself since I was a … Continue reading →

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Ignoring History

Posted on 17 March 2019 by A Gentleman's Rapier

Just read this great essay by David Starkey in the Mail . Got me thinking of other historical precedents in Britain, and how MPs are ignoring them at their – and the nation’s – peril. Such as the history of … Continue reading →

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Sleeplessness and worry…

Posted on 27 February 2019 by A Gentleman's Rapier

I had a tough time getting to sleep last night. Part of it was physical. There was a stiffness in my neck which wouldn’t allow me to get comfortable until I had propped it up with a second pillow (which … Continue reading →

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Philadelphia Freedom

Posted on 30 October 2013 by A Gentleman's Rapier

“…From the day that I was born I waved the flag, Philadelphia freedom took me knee-high to a man…” Once again, the iPod throws up a thought-provoking tune: “Philadelphia Freedom” by Elton John. When I was a kid, and when … Continue reading →

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