Bridge over troubled water

The first half of 2010 should be interesting. Economic recovery on the markets will bring few signs of improvement for ordinary people. A long-awaited general election in the UK should see off the cretinous New Labour and initiate a long overdue programme of cost cutting. Then a special moment likely to be overshadowed by the World Cup football: a British-run cycling team will compete in the Tour de France!

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Democracy is deaf

Democracy is deaf

After Tony Blair's appearance before the Iraq Inquiry in the UK, a few thoughts on the growing distance between politics and the people. …

  • Originally published: 30 Jan 2010 in Editorial

Baltasar and Blimunda

Baltasar and Blimunda

José Saramago Harvill Press (2001 edition) This was José Saramago’s breakthrough novel in the English language. His narrating personality is less obvious here but, even as …

  • Originally published: 17 Jan 2010 in Books

The End of the Affair

The End of the Affair

Graham Greene Vintage (first published 1951) Greene was in his writing prime when The End of the Affair was published. The book can nonetheless be considered …

  • Originally published: 17 Jan 2010 in Books

Christmas 2009: a visit to the UK

Christmas 2009: a visit to the UK

We paid a brief visit to the UK this Christmas, via the ferry from Zeebrugge to Hull. My parents intend to move house next year, …

Cononley

Cononley

Cononley is a small village on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales National Park near Skipton in the UK. It’s also the village where …

  • Originally published: 31 Dec 2009 in Walking

'Twixt two regions

‘Twixt two regions

The Marcq-Mark river flows between Vlaanderen and Wallonie trying to decide which region it prefers. In this area the plains of Flanders and Hainaut are …

  • Originally published: 13 Dec 2009 in Walking

With these Rocher, you're really spoiling us

With these Rocher, you’re really spoiling us

Smooth and sophisticated, Belgian chocolate is among the finest in the world. But is it a bit much with a cup of tea? …

  • Originally published: 29 Nov 2009 in Humour

Pajottenland

Pajottenland

Calling itself “the pearl of the Pajottenland”, the little town of Gooik sports a civic shield of three hammers. When we arrived for a …

  • Originally published: 29 Nov 2009 in Walking

Perception and assumption in warning signs

Perception and assumption in warning signs

An information design perspective on the use and effect of warning signs used in hunting areas. …

La Molignée

La Molignée

The village of Maredret rests in a shallow river valley, in the long shadows of two abbeys, the famous Maredsous and the smaller, newer …

  • Originally published: 22 Nov 2009 in Walking

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I'm based in Brussels, Belgium. My current favourite Belgian beer is St Feuillien Brune.

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