I have become aware that my food is taking longer and longer to digest and I'm fed up with taking medications such as Lansoprazole (PPI), sodium bicarbonate (not a medicine but a balancer) , and that dreadful sickly pink stuff, Gaviscon, which 'does it' for my Barrett's acid stomach when all else fails but should not be relied upon. Why a fast? Too many mornings I wake up with a stomach ache,...
Month: August 2025
Why Critical Thinking Is Disappearing – The Rise of Collective Stupidity
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rIO4IDMnBDU&t=680s This is a real blinder for me. It is why I value what are alas occasional conversations with someone who really listens to what I have to say and vice versa, where we actually move forward in our understanding. Everyone feels they have to defend a position but if we are all learning what's the matter with admitting that we don't understand...
Arguing with Them Really Expanded My Regret Portfolio
I found this on NextDoor.co.uk, a quote by Helen Mirren the actress. "Before you argue with someone, ask yourself, is that person even mentally mature enough to grasp the concept of a different perspective. Because if not, there's absolutely no point. Not every argument is worth your energy. Sometimes, no matter how clearly you express yourself, the other person isn’t listening to...
Clutton Garden Show – a pictorial tour
Same as last year but many more people due to the clement weather, if slightly windy. So the deal was £4 to get in for adults. There was a very good cake tent but by the time we arrived just after 2:00 p.m., the show having opened at midday, there was very little food left.The bars were doing well. Dog shows and competitions featured strongly as did traditional dancing. My impression was that...
Wetherspoons should run the country
I am writing this out of sync, so today Friday 8th August 2025 I am writing an in-depth report about Wetherspoons where we stayed over three nights. You can look up the history of this hotel and pub chain but basically I hold them in the highest regard for a number of reasons. I don't know any other hotel chain that publishes its finances and tells everyone how much that they pay in taxes, I...
Birthday Girl + the dark side of Frome
Take a deep breath for this one because it's going to be a long account Birthday Breakfast I have often wondered how people make heart shapes though I agree this is more like an onion. I found a tutorial, latte art for beginners: how to pour heart. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SiefJJv-Qho We went to a restaurant called Soulshine, which is at 76 South Street. At the main road intersection walk...
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