I thought the British Legon is a Charity. How do you think it would be funded.Well - I suppose that's at the bottom of the idea. Basically, those with rank and power are duty bound to be generous to those less blessed. In Victorian times, the idea was taken up by some of the middle classes - made them feel more gentille, maybe? Certainly, by the end of Victoria's reign, charity was approved of. Not that everyone did donate to charities, of course, or share their left-overs on Boxing Day. Dickens was good at pointing out the failings of Victorian society and the suffering of the poor or disadvantaged.
Charities are better organised and controlled by law these days but we really shouldn't have to depend on charity to care for everyone in the 21st century Britain. For example, why do we need a charity called "Help for Heroes". It is needed and should be supported, if possible, but those heroes should be well provided for by the state. Why do we need charities to support vulnerable children? We need them because we live in an unjust society in which greed is the order of the day and it isn't the greedy who give to charities. Thank goodness there still are many people around who are willing to do all they can for others.
In a just society, charity would not be needed to provide the essentials of life. The extras that make life better for some people - fine. Hospices would, to my mind, come under the essential banner, as would the extra help that veterans of the armed and non-armed services need.I thought the British Legon is a Charity. How do you think it would be funded.
How do you think hospices will be funded?
But I think there are charities under the law that do not deserve their apparent right to not be taxed.
I should point out the British people have been notable among nations giving money to disasters relief in earthquakes flood relief etc.
I am not referring to those in power who do not believe in society and have become very mean.
D.
Love the squiggle squiggle art bit @dunelmGood morning everyone on a day of mystery and imagination down in the SW with my brother. I shall approach the day with verve. Not The Verve, not that bitter sweet symphony. Thankful for the railways folk for giving all veterans free rail transport over Remembrance weekend. I’m stocking up on dehydrated water, it’s all the rage as it keeps better than bottled and saves on plastic. Yorkshire puddings. My granny (a fully qualified Yorkshire lass who could trace her ancestry back to James Henry Atkinson, inventor of the little nipper mousetrap) used to make the batter in the morning and put it in the outhouse to keep it cool. Always made in very hot dripping in a large pan and under the roast (on Sundays). Sliced into squares or rectangles depending purely on whim, served with gravy and always before ‘dinner’. Leftovers eaten for tea spread with jam (none of your fancy syrup rubbish. Who do you think we are, The Rockerfellers?) Art bit, squiggle, squiggle. Have a marvelous Tuesday. Best dig out some koffy.
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British Legion is a charity.I thought the British Legon is a Charity. How do you think it would be funded.
How do you think hospices will be funded?
But I think there are charities under the law that do not deserve their apparent right to not be taxed.
I should point out the British people have been notable among nations giving money to disasters relief in earthquakes flood relief etc.
I am not referring to those in power who do not believe in society and have become very mean.
D.
Always good to hear from the Tofu-eating wokerati. Tea, cups, saucers - luxury? We used to live in a hole in the road yadda, yadda, yadda ... White is a brave choice for men of a certain ageGood Morening Ladies and Gentlemen on this pandering to woke aficionados Tuesday when I identify as Loretta, but only on Tuesdays.
Blood sugars today were 5.0, yesterday 5.7 and the day before that 6.7
I have glanced at the posts about yorkshire puddings and I was wondering about the effect of said fodder on blood sugars.
Here in Tilehurst Towers thankfully it is warm and dry, but outside it raining and me, me’s and myself are wondering about colour co ordinated wellies with my frock and suspenders, no not those types of suspenders, the ones that hold up my white socks.
Well fellow posters and painters it is time for 10:30 cup of tea, to be slurped from the saucer like what my granny did.
Stay safe, stay dry.
Loretta ( Only on Tuesdays).
Ah but they weren't soggy, Gennepher. The pudding was large, crisp on the outside and soft inside and flavoured by the beef or mutton dripping. Gorgeous. I don't have the knack of making them and now I wouldn't try. Of course, if there was no Yorkshire pudding, Dad insisted on having the dripping on toast. It was his treat but sometimes he gave it to us kids.We didn't have Yorkshire puds when I lived with my Grandma.
But when I went back to my mother (who brought me up), she was a Yorkshire lass, she used the bun trays, hot fat and put a spoonful of batter in each bun portion, so you had these crunchy little Yorkshire puds. When lunch was over, I went into the kitchen to see whether any were left. Usually there were. They were really crunchy. And I would put marge (butter was not considered healthy in those days), some white sugar, and lemon juice. And I really enjoyed them.
I don't see the sense in a big soggy Yorkshire pud,,,
We do. You are right, Ian but it seems so wrong (even if it is the culture of the recipient) to take for oneself what is given for the benefit of others, often from a very meagre resource. In my eyes, that's theft and can't be right, but then I don't come from one of those nations where it is normal for those in power to take at least a share. Do I? I wonder sometimes.As for money gifted not always being used as intended surely that is actually pretty much how we all deal with God's grace in our own way?
That's just some of us indulging in nostalgia. Yorkshire puddings and dumplings (of fond memory) are definitely a NO NO these days. I, for one, wouldn't dare to try it.I have glanced at the posts about yorkshire puddings and I was wondering about the effect of said fodder on blood sugars.
Thank you for another fantastic creative to brighten our day and continue to share Diwali. Enjoy the cauliflower soup. Neither I, my dad nor granddad had any joy growing those in the Old Country - even in the scientifically mixed raised beds. Here's some bamboo flour recipes. @Krystyna23040 automatics are definitely the way to go. Cruise control - especially on motorways (Paris to Bordeaux for example) and in traffic is perfect.Fbg 6.8
Wildlife nighttime video
Cat Jade's night on the swing
45 secs
Creative. Something I played around with in Procreate...
Something a bit bright against all these grey days...
Got a lovely cauliflower. Going to make some soup with it in a bit.
A magpie is in the garden. He has his eye on the cat food after several failed attempts to hang on to the sparrow's fat ball feeders. And is now under the swing tucking in to the remains of the cats wet food. The little Robin prefers taking the cat biscuits one by one...
I am back in bed with a cuppa, and maybe a nap, and then I will start my day again...
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I've only once driven an automatic and I didn't like it. I suppose I might have got used to it had I continued but I must be some kind of control freak (ask my sons6.6 this morning. Took doggies to the dog groomer this morning and then sorted out the purchase of a new car.
For years and years - everytime I have changed my car Mr K has tried to persuade me to buy an automatic car. At last I have decided to take the plunge. I think that I am already wishing that I had done this sooner.
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