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Aged 77, Tony is a follower of the wisdom of Albert Einstein: “When a man stops learning, he starts dying.” He lives in Bedford with his wife Judy. They value every trip down the M1 to Watford to be with Grandson Henry.

A Girl With A Dragon Tattoo

What a shame that Stieg Larsson got there first.  Tony’s next book really could be called ‘The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo’! As an author I am often asked from where do the ideas for a book originate? The answer…

Our Emergency Services by Tony Drury

Today’s feature from Tony is more of a beautiful paeon to our hard-working emergency services. Granted it was meant to be a Monday Moan about Boris but hey, the less we say about him the better! “Death is the golden…

Happy Father’s Day from Mr. Moan – #MondayMoan

Quelle surprise!  No Monday Moan from Tony this week. Instead he’s in a fluffy pink cloud of happiness, having celebrated Father’s Day with his son and grandson.  Who knew Mr. Moan could be so chilled and mellow?! Another year, another…

The Hare And The Tortoise – #MondayMoan

Today, London traffic, punctuality, Boris Johnson and people who are always late are on Tony’s Monday Moan List ….. “There’s more to life than increasing its speed” Mahatma Gandhi 20 MPH?  You’re Having A Laugh! Phew! President Trump has gone, Prime…

Politicians – Tony’s Monday Moan

So it’s politicians this week who are making our very own Mr Moan aka Tony, very, very angry. He’s having a right old moan about them!  Take a look … “He who angers you, conquers you” Elizabeth Kenny Angry! Me,…

Fear – Tony’s Monday Moan

This Monday, Tony’s not so much moaning, as musing on fear and being frightened … “The fear of death follows from the fear of life. A man who lives fully is prepared to die at any time” Mark Twain Frightened…

Ageing – Tony’s Monday Moan

So today, Tony’s having a good old moan about ageing ….. NO! I am not ageing. I was travelling on the Central Tube line towards Holborn when I heard a voice: “Would you like my seat, Sir?” Looking around, I…

Mr Moan Interviews The British Prime Minister – #MondayMoan

Mr Moan’s been ‘interviewing’ Theresa May with the omnipresent Philip May close by.  Read on … Showing unsurpassed resourcefulness Mr Moan tracked down Theresa (“TM/PM”) and Philip May (“Phil”) to their secret hideaway near Dolgellau in central West Wales. He…

Longevity and Dr. Michael Mosley – #MondayMoan

Through no fault of his own, Tony’s Monday Moan has become a Tuesday Moan all about longevity (and Dr. Michael Mosley!) … A belated Happy Easter from Mr Moan. My message to you all is about how long you can…

What Is An Aphorism? – Tony’s Monday Moan

What is an aphorism? In a world of transient soundbites and tweets, Tony shares some aphorisms that have stood the test of time! Who is this? a) The next Prime Minister of the dis-United Kingdom b) No idea c) Mason…