Powdered wombat guts and other sources of feelings of wellbeing
Posted in Misc on Dec 31st, 2007
The New York Times has a great article on airport security follies. I rather enjoyed this comment
Ninety years ago, H.L. Mencken made this observation: “Civilization, in fact, grows more and more maudlin and hysterical; especially under democracy it tends to degenerate into a mere combat of crazes; the whole aim of practical politics is to [...]
Posted in Misc on Nov 1st, 2007
Here are some travel proverbs. I’ve just discovered “Don’t tell me how educated you are, tell me how much you traveled” (Mohammed). I like it, though I might have said “tell me of your experiences of the kindness of strangers.” Some of the kindest of all I have met in my travels were in some sense displaced people themselves, and this tradition of hospitality to strangers, so prevalent in the Islamic world, is surely one of the most humbling of experiences.
Posted in Uncategorized on Aug 20th, 2007
Why those carrying excess baggage around their waistlines should pay more for their air travel. In Britain this would help reduce binge drinking and associated crime, reduce the cost of the national health service and help reduce global warming.
Posted in Uncategorized on Aug 17th, 2007
The Economist reports that Aer Lingus will soon operate international flights from Belfast, shifting its Heathrow service from Shannon, and reviving a route dropped by British Airways. It goes on to say
… many unionists felt their Britishness diminished by BA’s relinquishing of the link. How do they feel now that it is to be restored [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on Jun 28th, 2007
Looking forward to the Airbus A380. A few reflections on a wonderful European achievement and the pleasure of travel. “I’ll have the wombat guts and red wine –the Australian one this time.”
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Powdered wombat guts and other sources of feelings of wellbeing
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