Monthly Archives: June 2013

Yips, Planes and Tanks

Posted on June 29, 2013 by Alok Sama

Nobody does ceremony quite like the Brits, whether its royal weddings, sovereign handovers or in this case a valediction. The school in question is St Paul’s Girls, that temple to girl power in the idyllic setting of leafy Brook Green, … Continue reading →

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Too Old to Rock ‘n’ Roll, Too Young to Die

Posted on June 17, 2013 by Alok Sama

I must have been all of 17 when I first heard the song, and not really a Jethro Tull fan, but the lyrics resonated regardless. In those days, with help from Jim Morrison’s poetry and Jimi Hendrix’s guitar, I frequently … Continue reading →

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The Judgement of Paris

Posted on June 9, 2013 by Alok Sama

How hot was Helen of Troy? Are French wines really better than California wines? Does terroir make a difference, and can anyone really tell the difference between a classy Napa Bordeaux blend and a Medoc first growth? And what does … Continue reading →

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