CONSULTING IN SUSTAINABLE TOURISM & HOSPITALITY DEVELOPMENT, LECTURING ON CLIMATE CHANGE IMPACT MITIGATION, TRAINING, PUBLIC SPEAKING & MARINE CONSERVATION
- HELPING OTHERS TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE -
Welcome to GRUMP RESURRECTION.
If you aren’t familiar with the history, first there was CORONAGRUMP and then there was GRUMP, a tongue in cheek monthly reflection on the times we're living in. It was often irreverent, usually humorous and didn’t spare politicians and global leaders.
For various reasons it went silent over a year ago but overwhelming demand, coupled with there being more to be grumpy about than ever, necessitates the nonsense to be resurrected.
I hope you enjoy it - let me know what you think!
GRUMP RESURRECTION - 2
I am often asked, “How is it in Pakistan?”
Well, it’s complex and recently, has become quite tricky. However, the link below provides an outstanding insight into the country, its, political machinations, the role of the army and a glimpse of how things might unfold. It’ll take about 5 minutes but it is really worth the read and illustrates, as the GRUMP often does, the extent to which the US involves itself in the business of other nations.
https://theintercept.com/2023/08/09/imran-khan-pakistan-cypher-ukraine-russia/
THE STORY BEFORE 'GRUMP RESURRECTION'...
IN THE BEGINING THERE WAS 'CORONAGRUMP' AND PEOPLE SAW THAT IT WAS GOOD…BUT THEN IT ENDED.
THERE WAS A GREAT WAILING AND GNASHING OF TEETH, SO IT RETURNED AS 'THE GRUMP'...
…SOME OF WHICH YOU CAN SEE BELOW.
The 'CORONAGRUMP' was launched in March 2020 with the intention of providing a little cheer amidst all the doom and gloom caused by the deadly spread of the Corona virus, otherwise known as Covid-19. Primarily satirical, it also focussed on the political scene, particularly in the USA, and included pictures, cartoons and anecdotes that simply reflected our times. With many of us living in a state of isolation, this regular bulletin hopefully made you smile and perhaps even gave you some ideas to mitigate the misery. Many of you contributed greatly and I have been most grateful for your contributions - thank you.
Now, after one year and eighteen editions of the 'CORONAGRUMP', together we have finally forced Donald Trump out of office (at least for now) and it is time to focus on other matters over which to be GRUMPY! These will include overpopulation concerns, climate change, the environmental and sustainability issues on land and in the oceans. And of course, we will not forget about our regular targets in politics or fail to keep tabs on the Pandemic. But don't worry, I'll try not to become too serious.
So now brace yourselves for the new rollercoaster ride that will henceforth be known simply as,
'THE GRUMP'
First edition - March 2021
Second edition - April 2021
Third edition - May 2021
Fourth edition - June 2021
Grump Live!
Goodbye Grump - June 2021
The Return of The Grump - August 2021
Eighth edition - October 2021
Ninth edition - November 2021
Tenth edition - March 2022
