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The home shopping experience!

We now live too far away for an out of town supermarket, the thought of leaving our rural idyll is just too much for us pensioners. Management takes care of such matters and it has worked smoothly thus far, magically, a man arrives with boxes and after speaking to the dog for several minutes proceeds… Read more

Apr 13, 2026
Civilised feeding arrangements

Over my many years in the British army I worked in a NATO multinational force many times, each country bringing their own unique skills to the table. Their professionalism was first class and I enjoyed my time immensely. One exercise sticks out for a strange reason, back in 2001 I went to France, Soissons to… Read more

Feb 14, 2026
To Bubble or to Squeak?

Traditional Bubble and Squeak has been around for many years; it was a way of using up vegetables after a roast dinner to create a meal for the next day. It was a staple for the working classes for many generations, usually eaten at supper time on Mondays, the only exception would be on Boxing… Read more

Dec 31, 2025
The Battle of Britain – so long ago

We are fast approaching the 85th anniversary of the end of the Battle of Britain, so named by Sir Winston Churchill in a House of Commons speech where he indicated that the Battle of France was ended, and the Battle of Britain was about to begin. He also coined the phrase ‘The Few’ who were… Read more

Sep 10, 2025
Christmas means Brussels Sprouts!

I know it’s early but…are you Christmas ready? Good preparation prevents poor performance, all round the households of Kent we are just getting through the August Bank Holiday weekend and then it all starts in earnest. In 3 weeks, the swallows will be heading south and trees starting to change colour, it’s all downhill to… Read more

Jun 4, 2025
The Letters is now out on Kindle!

The Letters is now available on Amazon and Kindle unlimited, released on 4th May 2025 it can reach a wider audience. Here is a quick link! https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0F7HF8VDF/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?crid=254ZR194BK15C&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.VvXTFPMoOqrIFH3YkTGJUA.JEKcEs8sz3bK-x2cudcJmI0GEwiokQ815zfeUzCxBT8&dib_tag=se&keywords=the+letters+john+f+bennett&qid=1746514525&sprefix=the+letters+john+f+bennett%2Caps%2C82&sr=8-1 Read more

May 6, 2025