Ends & Beginnings

Posted on April 29, 2020 by Ericle

It is a natural inclination to look at history for clues and answers to the current circumstances in which we currently find ourselves. Though I am not a subscriber to the notion behind the French idiom: plus ça change, plus … Read more...

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‘A grim calculus’ is in prospect.

Posted on April 13, 2020 by Ericle

I have always had a problem with Sartre’s famous quote in that I am too much of an agnostic to assent to the word ‘illusion’. This minor quibble aside, Sartre is reaching for something important when he asserts that most … Read more...

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Post-Pandemic Probabilities

Posted on April 8, 2020 by Ericle

There has been a significant sea-change in concerns, if not government focus, over the last few days; certainly, in the UK. (See Lord Sumpton’s article below). I believe it’s fair to say that the panic-meter is no longer at its … Read more...

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Hearts & Minds

Posted on March 28, 2020 by Ericle

The global response to the Coronavirus can be viewed as possibly humanity’s finest hour. An article The Times today said; “There are two ways that the world comes out of lockdown. The first is to let the virus sweep … Read more...

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’31ST DECEMBER 2020′: an Ericle short story.

Posted on March 15, 2020 by Ericle

When we first heard about the appearance of a deadly virus in a province of China, it is amazing now to think how little attention we paid to it. At that time, almost exactly at the start of 2020, few … Read more...

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Coronavirus

Posted on March 5, 2020 by Ericle

I am currently reading The Plague by Albert Camus; a book I’ve meant to read for quite a while. I decided that, if I was ever going to actually read it, now was a good time! It’s chilling reading, full … Read more...

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Secrets & Ghosts

Posted on February 29, 2020 by Ericle

The Ericle regards himself as a relatively positive person, who generally embraces what life has to offer cheerfully and enthusiastically. Yet, most mornings I wake up with a sense of fear and dread. This soon disappears as I engage with … Read more...

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An Ericle Weekend Special

Posted on February 28, 2020 by Ericle

Thanks to Ericle Reader (Bob) who sent me this:

“Suits You To A (Mrs) T, Sir!”
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On a poll on poles.

Posted on February 10, 2020 by Ericle

Thank you to My Reader for participating in my recent very short poll. Though the poll opportunistically took its beat from Brexit and Boris’s Election victory, it really was a very blunt inquiry into how politically open-minded folk are these … Read more...

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HS2 Stage 1: The Ericle’s Win-Win Solution

Posted on January 30, 2020 by Ericle

SAVE MONEY: ONLY UPGRADE THE LINE OUT OF BIRMINGHAM.

Arrive 20 minutes late, leave 20 minutes early.

Simples.

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