photo courtesy of jonathan-rae.com They certainly have been in our household the last week. Yesterday was my father-in-law's funeral and then afternoon tea for friends and relatives back here at … [Read more...]
Archives for August 2012
Perspective
In March 2010 my father-in-law was admitted to a nursing home having being disgnosed with dementia. His particular version was a nasty one called Vascular Dementia so-called because it is caused a by … [Read more...]
Fitting pieces
First of all, a quick note about last weekend's American Grand prix at Indianapolis. Fact is, the track is the worst circuit on which the circus competes all year. Secondly, it has been the subject of … [Read more...]
PSA
Growing up in the 50's means that my childhood memories are filled with ideas, concepts and activities that seem totally anachronistic when viewed from today's standpoint. As a minister of religion, … [Read more...]
An ill wind
If I were of a paranoid frame of mind I would think that there is a conspiracy out there. Why is it, for example, that the weather during the week is perfect and then, come the weekend, it throws down … [Read more...]
Truths and rumours
Despite being roundly scorned by several "experts" when I suggested that Rossi would return to Yamaha with a pay cut and the #2 status in the team, my prediction has been completely … [Read more...]
Exercising my right
Since I started riding again I have been taking things very carefully. There's nothing new about that because those who rode with me before the accident will attest that I was always a careful rider … [Read more...]
The value of a signature
In happier times, Valentino Rossi was the Clown prince of motorcycle racing. His post-race celebration parties and skits were legendary and were even (poorly) copied by his protege, Jorge … [Read more...]
Muddying the waters
There are certain inevitabilities about the so-called "silly season" The main one is that, the sillier the rumour, the more likely it is to come true. This week's zinger suggests that Valentino Rossi … [Read more...]