Black Lives Matter Makes No Friends By Destroying Our Statues

It’s challenging to imagine how life would have been in Britain during the battle thereof without Winston Churchill, but that was then.

David Niven’s War—Part II

The late great British actor, David Niven, did see active service during WWII and this is just part of that story, with much more to tell.

American Heart Association: Dog Ownership Reduces Cardio Risks

“There is something about the outside of a dog that is good for the inside of a man.”

Never look in the mirror when you first wake up

Political correctness is evolving the English language – and, quite conceivably other languages as well. I have no idea what the Russian is for “Hey you’ve an ass like a cow” and the equivalent in Mandarin may well be a joy to behold but we aren’t allowed to say it anymore.

Margaret Thatcher: Now a legend

There was never any middle ground with Baroness Thatcher. People either loved her or loathed her.

Winston Churchill’s biggest secret

It remains the archetypal tale about how far governments will go to protect their intelligence secrets, even at great cost to civilians.

Thoughts from UK: Satisfaction and Praise

Reaction in Britain to the killing of Osama bin Laden has been generally greeted with satisfaction and praise for the Seals who carried out the raid.