No, any politician would do. I think there’s something fundamentally wrong with people who seek power over others.

Not exactly what I had in mind.

As history would have it, that method worked rather well for the Romans.

Racist!:)

I think Earnest would suit me well.

Only if it was politicians being executed:)

Unless they murdered their parents before stuffing them in the freezer, there's no crime. As I see it, no victim, no crime.

That looks like a strawberry tree and the fruit is edible.

Van? On yer bike! Have you seen the price of diesel?

Ah son, what have you done? I was sitting pretty all incognito like. Now they all know you're my fault, I'll have to flee for my life.

I'm far too triggered by words self-proclaimed and almost sainted to write any reply at all:)

I say, down with that sort of thing! Aren’t people already distracted enough without putting a computer on their face?

I’ve always bought second-hand clothes, but I once paid 150 euro for a handmade coat at a market in Berlin. Considering that I’m still wearing it some 25 years later, I’d say it was money well spent.

Apologies for the tardy reply, but I was so utterly flattered that I was rendered speechless:)

Apparently she's unconscious and on a ventilator from the effects of the lethal drugs.

I’d never heard of Christa Pike, but the botched execution doesn’t surprise me in the slightest. That’s government for you!

This sounds interesting and right up my street. I much prefer British drama series to big-budget, fast-paced American productions. I suppose I relate more to the dry wit and subtle British humour, and

Ah Steven, my sweet, 'tis a handsome man you are, and sure it'll be no time atall atall before your signature quiff grows back. Until then, just cover all the mirrors:)

Crikey, I see now why you were inspired to write those 'little boxes' posts.

Unless you’ve been secretly photoshopping all those photos you regularly post, your wife looks absolutely perfect!)