Category Archives: England

Do Not Pass Go

February 29, 2012 – 8:13 pm

The scion of the Murdoch Media Empire announced his departure as News International chairman. Both the corporation and James Murdoch have been plagued by accusations of criminal hacking by reporters and the payment of bribes to British policemen for assistance in squashing any investigations into wrongdoings. His 81 year-old father has resumed total control of […]

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Fifty Yard Dash

February 27, 2012 – 7:52 pm

One month ago I was standing on Hempstead Heath with a Action Man from Greenpeace. We admired the Henry Moore sculpture at the top of a meadow. His wife was playing with the dog. Their son was meandering with his teenage cousin. The sky was gray. It was good to be in London with friends. […]

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The Harp in Covent Garden London

February 5, 2012 – 9:42 am

Brock Dundee led the way to the Harp. “Last year it was voted the best pub in England Harp,” the Scot announced with proprietarily pride, as we walked through Covent Garden purpose. “Does that mean the beer is warm and the food bad?” Back in the 70s the East Village Social Club had a sign […]

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Jowls of Death

January 31, 2012 – 7:22 am

Last Wednesday I crossed the Channel to the UK and for the last several days and nights I have been wandering around London; seeing the film FLANGAGAN’S WAKE at Bafta, visiting the National Art Gallery for a viewing of David Hockney’s exhibition, walking in Richmond Park, strolling through Putney and hampstead Heaths, drinking at the […]

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Submissive Asian Woman

January 31, 2012 – 6:57 am

Saturday evening I accompanied a female friend to a party in Nottinghill Gate. We knew each other from New York in the 70s. Our mutual associate was hosting an 18th birthday bash for his daughter. Youth downstairs with the DJ and adults in the kitchen with the wine and booze. MOre old faces popped up […]

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