National Treasure reaches 100 while country drifts towards fascism…

Not a great day for our country. It is poignant that on the very day that David Attenborough reaches 100, we are getting news  of massive swings to Reform in the local elections. I will…

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Hastings Battleaxe goes to Portugal and Spain…

Yes, the familiar routine of a flight to Faro, and a few days with my daughter and family in their rural Portugese village, Sao Marcos da Serra. Have written about it so many times before……

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Getting back to normal with Hastings Battleaxe

Yes, I hope normality will soon be here. Battleaxe is still feeling a bit weak and woozy, but better than I did, and normal activities are resuming. Have even been up to London for a…

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Battleaxe is back after a long delay…

Longest delay ever since Battleaxe last blogged. It must be a month. People are asking what has happened. That is quite flattering – to be missed. But why no writing? I can’t pretend I’ve been…

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New Year New Book and same old me

Nearly two weeks has elapsed since Battleaxe’s last post – have been a bit busy. Mostly with the new book. ‘Death is a Desirable Property’ is now ready to go on Amazon, for release on…

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