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!
Come on let’s talk about me!
It never ceases to amaze me just how ‘self-centric’ we’ve been encouraged to become by all-and-sundry - from vacuous television presenters, to touchy-feely young royals in need of a selfless new cause to bash us over the head with.
Working from home can turn you into a hunchback!
I wonder if you have tried to raise the hight of your laptop, or forced yourself to sit back further in your chair to nullify some of the inevitable slouching that follows even a short session of work?
Families at war: why not negotiate a truce?
I have this theory that very rarely do family members have big bust-ups, mostly we just drift apart slowly, nothing to do with ill-will, just the pressures of life in general.
Living the (long) life well lived!
Apparently, there are 14,500 centenarians currently living in the United Kingdom at the moment...
Boring? Who me... Never!
It seems that being certifiably boring is about as bad as it can get if you wish to insult a chap who is not in the first flush of youth.
Memories are made of this - but can you remember them?
Personally, I find a selective memory most advantageous, this ensures that you only remember what you want to remember.
Hair today - gone tomorrow!
“Why is it that so many women are seemingly obsessed by their hair and sometimes talk of little else?”
My Pothole Purgatory
“In certain parts of the town where we live, potholes are so numerous it’s a bit like going on a slalom ski-run...”
Vote for... Larry the Downing Street cat
“I wonder what Larry would make of the recent outpourings of former premier Liz Truss...”
Get shorty!
“While many Brits wrap up warm to try to reduce their energy bills this winter, there seems to be an unusual fashion trend defying the seasonal chill...”
Is it "Last Orders" for the British pub?
The landlord of my local pub tells me (It’s called research!) that many pub landlords and managers are seeking to cut the hours that their premises are open to the drinking public.
New year, new man: Aiming to be as fit as a butchers dog!
Gymnasia all across western Europe have started emptying themselves of their brand new clients.
Mirror, mirror, on the wall who is the fairest...!
As you can imagine I was quite upset by this mirror image...
Come on, be honest: Who else avoids the news?
I know that a person should be interested, nay passionate, about all manner of things that should or should not happen in the world; but I wonder that at a given time in a person’s life he or she will just say - “sod it, I’m just not interested.”
Keeping warm without turning up the heat!
There are already newspaper headlines screaming at us about potential winter power cuts...
The soap opera of life!
Very rarely do television dramas reflect the banality of most people’s lives.
Turned out nice again, hasn't it - How's the weather with you?
The truth of the matter is that this obsession with the weather i.e. any weather, is a very British thing.
WhatsApp? It’s The Pinging That Gets To You In The End!
"Happily and rather surprisingly for me, I have discovered (by accident) how to mute the constant pinging..."
The cost of living crisis - “How ****** much?”
The concept of CASH seems to be making a welcome comeback.
- What a carry on! European Union abandons full launch of new travel entry system for Britons in favour of "phased rollout"
- Uncertainty surrounds EU Entry/Exit System implementation
- Fresh hope for Golden Visa in Spain
- Living in Palma Airport - Safe and warm
- Laura Hamilton: “I’ve always loved Mallorca, I just wished I’d bought here earlier...”
Comment
Brits taking off on holiday; it’s up -up and away!
“A Tui Travel survey claims that there are at least “15 signs” that a typical Brit will exhibit when he or she should travel abroad by aeroplane...”
Frank Leavers 20/04/2023 15:11