Crossing The Mediterranean In A Rubber Dinghy
Do you remember that old poem about the Owl and The Pussycat going to sea in a pea green boat? I doubt very much that...
The Failure Of Multiculturalism
Wherever you live - assuming it isn't Mars or somewhere - you live in a country. If it is the country you were born into...
FBI Busts FIFA-Obama Wants UK to Stay in the EU and What the Hell Else Happened While I Was Gone
Well hello there! How the devil are you? I'm very well indeed thank you for asking. Rumours of my death, according to my doctor, are,...
British Summertime or Norman Goes Potty
British summertime is here. Well, more or less. The odd snow fall in Cornwall and blizzard in Central London notwithstanding it has arrived. So, summer has discreetly...
Guilt And New Music Isn’t An Age Thing
I am approaching my 60th year of life. This is, to me, quite extraordinary. I certainly don't mean to cause any offence what so ever...
Why Florida Might Be the Place For Me
Over here in Blighty we often poke fun at Essex people - mainly young - as, for some reason, we seem to think that an...
Question of the Day: Is There a Bar in Heaven?
How many of you consider your mortality? I suspect, at some point or another, you all have. It's a natural thing to do. Most of...
Introducing Paul Weller: The Modfather
This is a musical contribution and a musical contribution regarding possibly one of the most important people in British music ever. Whilst he may well...
Elvis Presley, Teddy Bear, OtherToy Songs And Mental Health
Apropos of nothing I found myself, the other day, discussing 'pop' songs about toys. I found myself arguing that whilst Elvis Presley's 'Teddy Bear' could...
In the UK and USA Liberals Are the Same
Anyway, that's what contributors and commenters at MMA keep telling me when I suggest they are not. You said they are so, as I'm not in...
Do You Trust the Tories? Britain’s General Election Is Over
So, that's it then. It's all over for another 5 years unless you count the odd bi-election if someone dies or retires or gets sacked...
Marvel vs DC Comics-What’s Your Favorite?
Both Marvel and DC comics are, of course, an American phenomi - phinom - pheno - thing. They are comics featuring super heroes and super...
Norman Rampart and Alice Cooper On Election Day In the UK
As my wifey is now 'out of danger' and I can start to return to normal - whatever 'normal' is in Norman's world - I...
Of Friends and God
Circumstances I have found myself in lately have caused me to think 'what is a friend?' and 'why have I got friends?' and other thoughts...