Frank Leavers
Frank has been writing a number of different columns for the Bulletin for almost 16 years; in that time he has also worked as a radio and television presenter in Mallorca. He has a background in the press, media, politics and public affairs that goes back to the early 1980’s. Alas, he’s getting grumpier as he gets older!
As the word ‘glamorous’ goes on the banned list - what’s next?
I have recently noticed that there is an ever-growing list of supposedly ‘banned’ words that certain people find “inappropriate” or on occasions, supposedly “demeaning”.
Leaving money to family members? - Stand-by for a punch-up!
You don’t have be among the usual recognisably rich to any extent - if, when you die may have in terms of property and savings a few hundreds of thousands of pounds to pass on to assorted family members.
Fat shaming - or just telling the uncomfortable truth?
Obesity is becoming a long term problem for much of western society.
What time do you have dinner of an evening?
Rrom spring through to autumn here in Mallorca, sitting down to dine dark into the night, was and always will be rather sexy.
Don’t worry, it’s almost over!
I have to say that I always feel sorry for people who have a birthday over the Christmas holiday period, don’t you?
The Christmas day cooking crisis!
“...you do wonder what all the fuss has been about - don’t you; but it was worth it wasn’t it…wasn’t it?"
The Covid-19 inquiry: the language of loathing!
The Covid-19 inquiry presently underway, has so far - not been the tedious box-ticking affair that many predicted.
Let’s face it chaps - the person in charge is usually a woman
I have this theory (more a certainty actually) that it is women who generally make the key decisions in family life and then rather cleverly ‘sell’ these decisions to the male of the species complete with the fantasy that it was his decision in the first place.
Read all about it - if you love books!
I read recently that it is becoming more and more difficult to entice children into reading as there are so many competing elements in modern living that take precedent it seems over books and reading once the kids get beyond six or seven years of age.
Yes, I’m a pessimist - but in a really positive way!
This innate pessimism is said to be a central part of being British.
Are you ‘Time Blind’ or just always late?
“I wonder why modern youngsters always have to dignify their social shortcomings with a recently invented, pseudo sounding, excuse for bad manners?”
Is your doorbell spying on you?
You will have to believe me when I say that I am not (repeat not) a conspiracy theorist of any description. However, on occasions I have been known to ask myself - how on earth did he/she/they know about that?
Vote early, vote often!
Why does the UK insist that we vote on a Thursday when the rest of the world seem to feel that a ‘workless’ Sunday is a better bet?
The complicated truth about tipping
"I have to say that in Spain - and Mallorca in particular, tipping is quite a civilised procedure"
Please tell generation Z that ageism cuts both ways!
It is my task today to list certain things that we the more mature elements of society - say and do, that may, or may not, get on the nerves of a younger generation.
Shoplifting has become the fastest growing crime in the UK
“The Co-op has recorded the highest level of shoplifting in its history, and has accused the police of failing to take action against violent gangs of thieves...”
Come on: Are you beach ready?
“If you are a tourist visiting this lovely island - a word to the wise; follow a group of Mallorcan day-trippers to the beach (as they always know the best places to go) and then move as far as you can away from them...”
Some random thoughts on: Exclamations marks, apps and other annoying stuff
It appears that these days cash money is of no use to anyone. Everything is expected to be paid for by flashing a bank card or App.
- Spain wants Britons to show they have 113.40 euros, £97, per day for their holidays
- Over two hours for Britons to get through Palma airport queues
- Palma Airport passport control "collapse" put down to unscheduled flights
- Living in a motorhome in Palma: "It'll only get worse"
- Watch those prices in Mallorca
Comment
Come on, what’s your favourite ‘Saints day’?
I noticed that there were quite a few celebrations linked to St George that happened here on the island.
Frank Leavers 26/04/2024 10:05