Tag Archives: brexit

Press on Regardless!

Posted on January 27, 2021 by Francis Pryor

I’m afraid it has been a very dark winter, but now there are glimmers of light to be seen. Joe Biden has taken over from Trump, but it was so sad to see Washington under martial law, following the events … Continue reading →

Posted in Gardening, My life | Tagged apple trees, avian influenza, bird flu, brexit, Christmas tree, Christopher Lloyd, covid-19, espalier, vaccination, weather | Leave a comment

Autumn Reflections

Posted on November 19, 2018 by Francis Pryor

I’ll start this post with a view of turning birch leaves taken in the glade garden a couple of days ago. At the time I was feeling more than a little stressed: the deadline to produce the final edited version … Continue reading →

Posted in History, Tirades | Tagged brexit, democracy, Donald Trump, politics, referendum, Theresa May | Leave a comment

Welcome to my new left hip joint!

Posted on November 22, 2017 by Francis Pryor

Somebody wise once said that you’ve got to be strong to grow old – and how right he or she was. I’d also add: not just strong, but fit and determined, too. It further helps if you can draw on … Continue reading →

Posted in My life | Tagged brexit, hip replacement, hospital, national health service, nhs, queen elizabeth hospital | Leave a comment

Britain and Europe: The Long View

Posted on May 31, 2016 by Francis Pryor

Followers of this blog will know that one of my pet hates is the obsession modern politicians have with short-termism. And hence the name of this blog: In the Long Run. Over the past few months my posts have mostly … Continue reading →