AP and I put this slide show together to commemorate the general election campaign here in SW Surrey and to especially honour all of the volunteers and supporters who came out in every way to lend their support to the National Health Action Party — which was chosen by the Progressive Alliance to represent … More Homage to a Campaign
…from Hunter S. Thompson’s Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas. “Creating, and being involved in, a situation that may get you in way over your head– but deciding that turning back would be a rather uninteresting option.” A Surgeon from Inverness came to Farnham to canvass for Louise Irvine… Two volunteers came from London to canvass for … More Buy the Ticket, Take the Ride –
Rabble Rousing in SW Surrey — Bringing attention to the dangerous levels of air pollution here in our hometown. The local newspaper covered this event, organised by a local volunteer. A general surgeon from Inverness, Scotland came all the way down to campaign for Dr. Louise Irvine against Jeremy Hunt, the current MP and … More 23 May 2017 – UK General Election
— And it’s because there’s an election in the UK on June 8 and Dr. Louise Irvine has been put forward by the Progressive Alliance of SW Surrey. I’m helping with her campaign, which has gained a huge following this time as we have been joined by other Labour, Lib Dem, and Green supporters in … More Been Gone So Long —
Happy Thanksgiving to my American friends and family. One thought: If you insist on discussing politics at the table this year, you just might be left with all the turkey and trimmings to yourself! Or you might be left with terrible indigestion. Either way, it probably won’t end well. xo
I have to write about it. The United States just elected Donald Trump as president and handed over both houses of Congress to the Republicans, mostly due to manipulating the boundaries of voting districts, otherwise known as gerrymandering. If, by chance, you are a Republican you may want to stop reading right here. Hokay. Now … More The Hard Rain
…or any other day of the week here in the south of England. It’s been a violent and bloody week, both here and in the U.S. A British MP was murdered yesterday during what appears to be a random shooting by a mentally ill individual. It sent shock waves through the UK. We don’t get … More If It’s Raining It Must Be Friday
From Wales, cathedral ruins… The landscape — A neolithic boundary stone… AP and I worked all night long at the count on election day. I was very moved by the experience of seeing democracy in action: The ballots being delivered to the hall with escorts; the election officials giving instructions and then the actual … More Wales and More
My writing is slowing down here and it’s because I’m volunteering for a local political campaign for the National Health Action Party. I have been out, almost every day, with the candidate and other workers to try and get some name recognition for her and to raise public awareness of the lack of funding for … More One Fine Week and Then Some
Jeez Louise it’s still cold here. These photos were taken a few weeks ago while on a walk in nearby Guildford. I think the trees might be a little further along in their budding by now. If you’ve ever read Notes From a Small Island, you may remember that Bill Bryson comments on how directions … More Bluster and Grey
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