Category Archives: Politics

The Union is in a state

Posted on February 25, 2026 by First Age

On the morning after the bloated and falsehood strewn State of the Union address by President Trump, I thought I’d reflect on the progress I have made to disentangle my digital dependence on USA tech companies. I use the Affinity … Continue reading →

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Our 2018

Posted on January 1, 2019 by First Age

I thought that 2017 was sufficiently action packed, with thrills and spills to spread over a number of years, but no, I think that 2018 may have topped it off. I peek hesitantly into the snow globe of 2019 and … Continue reading →

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EU Referendum

Posted on June 26, 2016 by First Age

It’s been a seismic few days in politics as the UK narrowly votes to leave the European Union. The campaign, bereft of facts or positivity, has been divisive, breaking families and friendships. I was on the losing side, having voted … Continue reading →

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