I was on the radio

I went on the local radio last year. There was a political advisor to the government accused of inappropriate actions with some men. He was acquitted. The chief constable of the force involved was giving a news conference on the radio when he mentioned that a number of the men involved hadn't realised they had been abused until the police interviewed them. The judge saw through this and kicked the case out.

I was in my car, having walked Pluto and there was a phone in show on the local radio station. There were a couple of lady lawyers arguing the case for woman to have their identities protected when they were making accusations. Even if unfounded but that it was ok for the man to be named.

I was put on in the middle of this and of course was asked my opinion. I said of course they shouldn't. There is a statue of a woman on a building in London. She wears a blindfold, She carries a sword in one hand and a set of scales in the other. the scales are level. I don't think it went down well with the lawyers.

Anyway, I then told him about this government advisor who had had his career ruined by the way by those accusations. He replayed the bit by the policeman. Said, that's a different story and moved on.

The next two callers and there may have been more but I was bored by then both agreed with what I said. But they were men, I hear you shout. Sometimes the truth isn't Gender based. Pluto agrees.

I have this red line under my words on this screen. I hope it doesn't stay forever.

Where did the sun go.

Just off out with Pluto. Dull and grey but should warm up soon. Apparently France is going to send us some heat in the next few days. Looking forward to it. We could do with some warmth from there. Maybe pics on return.

morning walk

A little meloncholy

I was sitting in my hot tub just now listening to a John Denver CD. I have been playing his songs for over forty years. Even remember him appearing on a TV show in the 60's in Britain before making it big.

Many of his songs hold special meaning and memories for me. Today I was listening to Sometimes I feel like a sad song. just hit a chord within me. started thinking about lost loves and friends. And my wife. I am normally quite good at blocking these thoughts but foe some reason they just kept coming.

Anyway. Bucking up now. I have decisions to make. Lasagne for tea. Red or white wine. Both have their supporters. There is red meat so it should be red wine but it is warm so perhaps a refreshing ice cold Chardony. Maybe just a beer.

Yes, wish I felt more like it today. Sometimes I feel like a sad song.

Afternoon stroll

We went back to the tip. Saw a couple of Blackberry pickers and a man with two Newfoundlands. He has a third but he hurt himself getting out of his car and wont get in with the other two now.

Pics from an earlier visit to the beach and other places. With a friend. In Cornwall.

Sunday morning behind the re-cycling centre

Nice today. Warm and dry. but not hot. Pluto loves exploring here. only been coming for a year or so. It does mean having to drive through the centre of Bridgwater to get here but as it isn't the largest town it takes less than fifteen minutes on a good day.

it is beside the River Parret. Badly in need of dredging. at this point it is less than half the width it should be. Pluto thinks it was a major contributing factor to the severe flooding there was out on the levels three years back. I tend to agree with him but who is ever going to listen to me.

My life is continuing. I try to eliminate all stress. As my sister says. I am so laid back as to be almost horizontal.

I have made some alterations to my home.

pics from this morning. Pluto guarding the door so I cant leave without him. Then the work on the front of my house. Makes a nice sitting out area in the evenings watching the sun set. Then where we went walking.