Monthly Archives: January 2015

Latvians take responsibility

Posted on January 29, 2015 by Englishman in Latvia

One of the most striking differences between the UK and Latvia is the degree to which individuals take personal responsibility for events in their lives and don’t take to the courts or expect the state to sort their problems out. … Continue reading →

Posted in Latvia | Tagged , , , | 24 Comments

Latvian middle classes – do they exist?

Posted on January 16, 2015 by Englishman in Latvia

For better or for worse the UK is a very class conscious society. I’m not commenting on the degree of social mobility that exists or whether class consciousness is a good or bad thing. I’m merely stating that everyone appears to be aware of … Continue reading →

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Celebrity – Moi, Non non non !!!

Posted on January 15, 2015 by Englishman in Latvia

Sorry about the title being in French, but had to be ready for my French students tomorrow. Just trying to get in to the mood. If any one needed convincing about the power of the internet to spread information then just … Continue reading →

Posted in Latvia | 17 Comments

Hurry Up Spring

Posted on January 10, 2015 by Englishman in Latvia

I leave for work, in Pinki, every morning about 6.30 am, the journey takes about 90 minutes. I arrive home between 5.30 and 6.00. I don’t particularly mind the travelling, I have a nice car, I listen to some classic … Continue reading →

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