Mike Jempson

"Interesting but irrelevant" - (Prof) Cedric Watts, 1967

Category: Oddments

September 14, 20231 Comment on ‘Strive not to serve rulers; make rulers serve you.’

‘Strive not to serve rulers; make rulers serve you.’

As the UK government strives to shut down protest and debate, a voice calls from far away.

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April 18, 20233 Comments on Why are journalists so awful? A retired hack speaks out

Why are journalists so awful? A retired hack speaks out

Amazing what you find when going through old files.

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March 20, 2023Leave a Comment on What the pornographer did to me

What the pornographer did to me

I doubt I could, or would, write this now since internet pornography has done so much more to destroy human relationships before they have had time to form.

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January 28, 20232 Comments on Inspired by ‘insane art’

Inspired by ‘insane art’

A visit to a German museum put me in mind of an exhibition back home.

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September 11, 20226 Comments on Farewell to a gracious queen

Farewell to a gracious queen

How does a republican reflect upon the death of a queen?

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About Mike

  • ➢ Journalist (40+ years)
  • ➢ Trainer (40+ countries)
  • ➢ Director at MediaWise
  • ➢ Gardener & Grandad

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  • ‘Strive not to serve rulers; make rulers serve you.’
  • Getting in touch with a gardener’s past
  • Revealing tales of old Fishponds
  • In kinder times
  • Looking backwards to royal days

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