Irritations of our age

One of the remarkably few compensations for advancing years isthe opportunity to become a grumpy old man or woman.

Younger people rarely take exception to this development,presumably accepting it as a natural progression for those withlittle left to look forward to and decades of unforgottenfrustrations.

The future still excites me but I wonder if readers share thefollowing irritations which form part of life in Somerset.

1. Cyclists who ignore the Highway Code, riding on pavements andignoring red traffic lights but still vocal about how inconsiderateother road users are.

2. Politicians who prefer to make negative comments about otherparties …