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A look back in assuagement

An attempt not to be grumpy

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Nick Boyd
Jul 16, 2025
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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…

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