Monthly Archives: February 2013

Skydiving without a parachute

Posted on February 24, 2013 by Antigone1984.com

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Conservatism in a nutshell

Posted on February 18, 2013 by Antigone1984.com

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De senectute

Posted on February 17, 2013 by Antigone1984.com

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In praise of idleness

Posted on February 16, 2013 by Antigone1984.com

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Diamonds in the sand

Posted on February 15, 2013 by Antigone1984.com

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Status quo endorsed

Posted on February 12, 2013 by Antigone1984.com

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Lemon drizzle cake

Posted on February 10, 2013 by Antigone1984.com

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Not so fruity

Posted on February 9, 2013 by Antigone1984.com

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Beyonce and the European Union

Posted on February 8, 2013 by Antigone1984.com

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Ozymandias

Posted on February 8, 2013 by Antigone1984.com

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