Category Archives: Culture

Douro Valley……….and Oporto

Posted on June 24, 2019 by kindadukish

In November 2018 I attained the ripe old age of 70 and I explained to my family I did not want a party or any gifts, My request was for a quiet meal out with my wife, daughter and husband … Continue reading →

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“China’s First Emperor and the Terracotta Warriors”- Liverpool

Posted on October 20, 2018 by kindadukish

  Last week I went to view the exhibition currently in situ at the World Museum in Liverpool, namely “China’s First Emperor and the Terracotta Warriors”. I wasn’t really sure what to expect so went with an open mind, fully cognizant … Continue reading →

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Taller Andaluz de Cocina – cookery school in Seville

Posted on October 1, 2018 by kindadukish

On my recent visit to Seville I had a day to myself as my wife had gone on a trip to Granada and I couldn’t face the 6 hours of travelling, no matter how beautiful the sights of Granada are! … Continue reading →

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Port Sunlight and William Lever, Social Philanthropist…………..should be compulsory reading for HR professionals

Posted on August 19, 2018 by kindadukish

Yesterday I paid a second visit to Port Sunlight village and visited the museum and one of the workers cottages. The museum is small but well worth a visit if you are the least bit interested in our industrial heritage. … Continue reading →

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Toledo, Corpus Christie and the Hanging Lights

Posted on May 31, 2018 by kindadukish

Last week I made my third trip to Madrid for a short visit and took the opportunity of revisiting Toledo which is about thirty minutes away by train. I had visited the city last year but on arrival found that … Continue reading →

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Rod Liddle tells it like it is………….

Posted on April 24, 2018 by kindadukish

Over the last few years various word and phrases have crept into the language and often make me want to weep e.g. selfie. However the one thing that makes me cringe and want to vomit is the phrase “woman/person/man of … Continue reading →

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The British Police……becoming a laughing stock!

Posted on April 14, 2018 by kindadukish

The British Police are in danger of becoming a laughing-stock, witness the recent arrest of a 78 year old defending his house against a burglar for stabbing the intruder. He then gets arrested for “suspected murder” before a public outcry … Continue reading →

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First Aid Kit……..another Swedish export!

Posted on March 21, 2018 by kindadukish

There are some musicians / groups who are so distinctive that it is almost sacrosanct to try to cover their songs. Amongst this select band I would put the Swedish super group Abba, whose sound was so distinctive, not least … Continue reading →

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Self help psychobabble………………

Posted on October 16, 2017 by kindadukish

For years I have argued that the “self help” industry is potentially the biggest con trick perpetrated on society. People are often told “you can be anything you want to be”, which is demonstrably untrue e.g. I cannot become Pope … Continue reading →

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Graffiti in Madrid…….art or vandalism?

Posted on September 30, 2017 by kindadukish

I have held the view for many years that those cretins (I refuse to call them graffiti artists) who go about spray painting graffiti on buildings that do not belong to them, should be rounded up and strung up from … Continue reading →

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