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Science looks backwards to go forwards


Where are the missing kWh?They are at workSupplying the hidden heatTo our glaciersA melt at a time.And when the ice is doneAnd fresh water fills the seas,Flipping densitiesAnd halting the warming currents,Then we will careWhere the heat was hiding.Hiding the heat is in ‘I heard the river laugh’ Historians and philosophers are helping scientists comeContinue reading “Science looks backwards to go forwards”

Only the worst.


The author explores the complexity of patriotism, questioning its impact on our perceptions. By reevaluating historical events and showcasing a neglected hero, the narrative challenges patriotic narratives. The book “Weasel Words – Ausflüchte” exemplifies how patriotism can obscure truths, paralleling it with other divisive activities.

History can let us down.


Some genocide truths.
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Topography of Terror


Hildegard Kneff starred with Ernst Wilhelm Borchert, in ‘The Murderers Are Among Us’. A film about the Nazi war criminals, rejoining everyday life (1946) Topography – a detailed description or representation on a map of the physical features of an area. Terror – the use of extreme fear to intimidate people, especially for political reasons.Continue reading “Topography of Terror”

Life in a Vauxhall Velox


Camping in the 60s It’s 1961. My dad decides it’s time we see Scotland. We pack our camping stuff. He has 10 days paid leave and our 1953 Vauxhall Velox will carry everything for a family of four for a fortnight. It was a crazy car and he was so proud of it. 2.2 litreContinue reading “Life in a Vauxhall Velox”

Christian Values?


I’d like to tell you about the Reverend Gilbert, or Gobby Gilbert as we children referred to him, due to his predilection for spraying the front dozen rows with saliva during assemblies. Have a look at those jowls in the cricket team picture. He didn’t always soak the first years – only when he becameContinue reading “Christian Values?”