Frank has been writing a number of different columns for the Bulletin for almost 16 years; in that time he has also worked as a radio and television presenter in Mallorca. He has a background in the press, media, politics and public affairs that goes back to the early 1980’s. Alas, he’s getting grumpier as he gets older!
Dogs have dignity as well you know!
Today in this ‘Frank Talking’ column of mine I know that I will probably upset quite a few readers, but hopefully also make people consider their relationship with their pets and dogs in particular.
Frank Confidential
Have we all 'Let ourselves go' since Covid struck?
According to research women around the world are wearing make-up, on average, 28% less than in 2019. It seems that this is called “opting for a more natural look.”
Frank Talking
Did You Know That Happiness Is... A Joint Bank Account?
It has been found that couples with joint bank accounts tended to have a better and more trusting relationship than those who kept their money separate - and moreover, they were less likely to split up.
Confidential
‘Don't Vote - it only encourages them'
Perhaps you can appreciate my excitement at turning up at my local polling station (the church hall up the road) and placing my X any-which-way I like. I wonder if the experience is anything like it used to be?
Why being 'tight-fisted' nowadays is no bad thing
The thought of filling the car with fuel now brings me out in hives - and I have only a modest (yet rather sporty) Ford Fiesta.
Confidential: Limping whilst walking in the countryside
I don’t know if the same debate about obesity is raging in Spain as it is in Britain at the moment, but here it has got very political.
Films in English for Wednesday, April 13
The new film with Sandra Bullock and Channing Tatum The Lost City is now showing in English in Palma.
Films in English for Friday, April 8
This week we have two new films and also tickets on sale now for the newest Marvel film Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness coming out on May 6.
Much ado about nowt - Plus, it’s a ‘woke’ world now!
This week in Frank Confidential: - “If anyone wants to see and hear these repulsive northern accents on stage, bring a sick bucket.” The man’s a genius!
Will Smith - between a rock and a slapped face!
How could comedian Chris Rock be so insensitive? - Plus, workers are sick of business jargon.
How’s the weather with you: plus, what’s in a name?
"I hear that Mallorca has been suffering from wet and windy days"
“Big boys don’t cry” - oh yes they do!
I wonder if the traditional British stiff-upper-lip is becoming something of a distant memory?
It’s not what you say - It’s the way that you say it
It seems to me that our political leaders have all rather abandoned any concept of memorable speech making...
Films in English from Friday 18 March
Take a look at all the films in English that you can watch in Palma.
Are you “really excited” or is it that you “just can’t wait”?
"I do wonder sometimes if certain British radio presenters are on the edge of hysteria most of the time."
Films in English from Friday 11 March
Check out the latest film starring Peter Dinklage in the greatest love story ever told. Take part in our competition and win free cinema tickets! - Click here for details.
Is the ‘expat’ life becoming redundant in the modern world?
What will the profile of British expatriates living here be like in the future?
Comment
Whatever the survey says - please don't believe it!
This week in Frank Talking there is a recent survey that says: “Women generally do not find men attractive at all.”
Frank Leavers 17/06/2022 10:54