Gillian Appleyard

Hooray!! It's Autumn, Don't Be Sad Be Glad!

Autumn is nearly upon us, the season of "mists and fruitfulness" most people groan at the thought of dark afternoons and chilly days and mourn the passing of summer. But i embrace this new season and enjoy all that it has to offer,what!? you may cry could damp dark days offer us that is any good. well my philosophy on this season is this----Think of it as the time Mother Nature puts her delicate flowers and... (posted by Gillian 4 years 254 days ago.)

A Taxing Time Do we pay too much tax for what we get?

Do we pay too much in taxes? The answer depends on what you expect to get in return for your taxes. Well I expect my rubbish to be collected every week in an efficent and orderly way. I expect the street lights and maintenance of buildings and schools to be run properly with all the necessary equipment in place and hospitals to be run in an efficent and caring attitude and I expect that if I am ill... (posted by Gillian 5 years 84 days ago.)