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!
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.
Don't save your kisses for me!
It maybe socially acceptable in Mallorca to launch an attack of slobbery kisses on an unsuspecting female acquaintance; here in middle England - er, just don’t!
Whatever the survey says - please don't believe it!
This week in Frank Talking there is a recent survey that says: “Women generally do not find men attractive at all.”
Dogs have dignity as well you know!
Today in this ‘Frank Talking’ column of mine I know that I will probably upset quite a few readers, but hopefully also make people consider their relationship with their pets and dogs in particular.
Frank Confidential
Have we all 'Let ourselves go' since Covid struck?
According to research women around the world are wearing make-up, on average, 28% less than in 2019. It seems that this is called “opting for a more natural look.”
Frank Talking
Did You Know That Happiness Is... A Joint Bank Account?
It has been found that couples with joint bank accounts tended to have a better and more trusting relationship than those who kept their money separate - and moreover, they were less likely to split up.
Confidential
‘Don't Vote - it only encourages them'
Perhaps you can appreciate my excitement at turning up at my local polling station (the church hall up the road) and placing my X any-which-way I like. I wonder if the experience is anything like it used to be?
Comment
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.
Frank Leavers 09/03/2023 18:27