I slept a good part of Wednesday. Yesterday disappeared into dentistry and more dozing. This morning I might be recovering from whatever has turned my digestive system upsidedown.
My daughter came round first thing for a breakfast coffee and we went for a walk through the bluebell wood. But that supreme effort has left me weary and with a tendency to doze off if I try to concentrate on anything.
So for today, here is a selection Michael Rosen comments of what’s going on in the world:
“Int: Welcome to the show, Mr Caesar, exciting times!
JC: Yes, we are rebuilding Carthage.
Int: On the ruins of the old Carthage and where 1000s of Carthaginians were killed?
JC: Carthage belongs to Rome.
Int: Caesar, thanks very much. And here's Flavia with today's cookery tips.”
“Interviewer: Welcome to the show, Mr Trump, Mr Starmer.
T and S: We oppose what Israel is doing.
Int: But you're supplying Israel with arms.
T and S: That's why we oppose what Israel is doing.
Int: Mm?
T and S: We supply the weapons, but we oppose what they're doing with them.
Int: Thanks very much, Mr Trump, Mr Starmer. Now here's Dave to talk about why buying Nelson's Column might not be as good an investment as it first appears.”
“Interviewer: Louis IX, welcome to the show. How's the Siege of Montségur going?
Louis: There is no siege.
Int: But your army is surrounding Montségur.
Louis: You believe what the Cathars say. They're lying.
Int: So if it's not siege, what is it?
Louis: We are defending France.”
“Roman Radio, 149 BCE
Voice over: Punic News.
[Stirring music]
Interviewer: So Mr Scipio, why have you set up the Siege of Carthage?
Scipio: It's not a siege.
Interviewer: But everyone says it's a siege.
Scipio: They're lying.
Interviewer: People are starving.
Scipio: They're not. They're pretending.
Interviewer: Thanks Mr Scipio.
[Stirring music]”
Oh, and we have a new pope, one who might well follow in the footsteps of Francis, despite fears of a possible right wing swing.
Life goes on. Stay safe and well, everyone!
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