A look back in assuagement

An attempt not to be grumpy

I have been told to be positive by a higher authority*; in other words, I have been instructed me to be more light-hearted. I am not to dwell on any negative perceptions of the corrupt, decaying, lazy, unmanageable, State of the Nation. Likewise, I am here to amuse, not to confuse, bemuse, abuse or even to grouse. (It was Truman Capote who said “Alliter…