Tales of the Gareloch. A ‘radio soap’ set in post Independent Scotland in and around the Faslane Nuclear Submarine Naval Base. Episode 1
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The Insanity of Brexit debates
Originally published in International Green Socialist The Insanity of Brexit debates. Forward The Marxist method of rising from the abstract to the concrete, concerns the construction of conceptual models (theory) which correspond to things which have material existence. In the political sphere of course, we are concerned with human social practices. Practices of course are …
Open Letter From #ResistBrasil Scotland
ResistBrasil Scotland writes an open letter to the international community, this group of women took action as soon as Bolsonaro was elected into power.
To be or not to be friends with a Tory
John McDonnell MP sparked a political row when he said he would find it hard to be friends with a Tory because of the impact of Tory policies on his constituents. I completely understand why he said it and I agree with him. This something we aren’t really supposed to say, so let me explain …
Dark Days (in more ways than one)
So still having some very quiet nights. Tuesday night though was good the Explorer Quiz went down really well. But hate the long nights, horrible time of year. The weans at work are going bonkers at the moment as well, makes some of it more a chore. Most of it is still good. The real …
In every night of the week
An unusual week for me in that I had nothing to go out to this week. No meetings, no shows, no nothing. But it ain’t been too bad. I mainly had my Explorer Scout Quiz to do. It is not just a case of finding questions but it is then put on a Powerpoint which …
The Journey Begins
Two and a half year to go to ‘retirement’ and day dream about life after Scottish teaching in Bermuda everyday. It helps get past the daily BS of education in Scotland currently. The motto of “only another xx years to go” certainly makes life not more sweet but not soured any new procedure or proposal …
Outlaw King – Spoiler* Free Review (*almost)
As spoiler free as a historical biopic can get. It was worth the wait! I had stayed up late planning to watch Outlaw King for an early morning review, however by 2am, it still wasn’t available and I fell asleep. As soon as I opened my eyes, I was ready for some Chris Pine as …
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In Defence (sort of) of the Harlequin Ladybird
As one publicity slogan goes: ‘Everyone loves a ladybird’. Well, if we do, it is surely time to give them a little thought and care. A nineteenth century ‘Ladybird, ladybird’ children’s nursery rhyme from Dorset runs: Laedy-bird! Leady-bird! Vlee away home,Your house is a-vire, your children will burn. In some ways, the whole world is …
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Rachael Horwitz Writing
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