It’s February 13th today. Not a notable day as such, unless it’s your birthday or you win tonight’s lottery, or perhaps are a scientist who during the day discovers the chemical element plumium. If today had been a Friday it would have assumed an altogether high profile in the psyche of the superstitious. Individuals who subscribe … Continue reading Paraskevidekatriaphobia
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Planet Earth Is Blue
This morning I was saddened to hear of the death of David Bowie. In a era where new music predominantly comes in the way of insipid unoriginal offerings by boy/girl bands, reality TV contestants and boy/girl bands who were reality TV contestants, it's dispiriting to lose a true musical legend. Bowie was an original. His creative journey avoiding … Continue reading Planet Earth Is Blue
Drawing Raffle Tickets On The Champs Elysee!
British cycling coach Sir Dave Brailsford attributes part of his charges success, both within the Olympic velodrome with Team GB and on the road with Team Sky, to the philosophy of ‘marginal gains’; or ‘fine margins’ as it is sometimes called. He explains the strategy as such:- "The whole principle came from the idea that … Continue reading Drawing Raffle Tickets On The Champs Elysee!
Should Auld Acquaintance Be Forgot…
Well here we are on the last day of 2015. Very shortly, Julian Calendar's latest offspring, who shall be nameth 2016, will make an appearance. It is anticipated, the announcement of the arrival will be made live on TV by Jools Holland, around midnight. I plan to toast the appearance of the offspring with a … Continue reading Should Auld Acquaintance Be Forgot…
Inspiral Carpets Boxing Day Sale – Open 8.30
I ventured out to see Inspiral Carpets and Shed Seven yesterday evening. For those who haven’t heard of them, I hadn’t been granted exclusive access to Boxing Day sales adverts for companies selling flooring and garden storage units. No, I’m relating to around three hours watching two 1990’s Indie bands at the O2 Academy, in … Continue reading Inspiral Carpets Boxing Day Sale – Open 8.30
Festive Cheer In Dad’s Taxi!
Due to the inclement weather, I offered to drop my daughter Rachel off at work this morning. It was a frustrating journey, the type of which is never portrayed in glossy, Utopian drive car advertisements. This was no sun-filled, carefree drive at the wheel of the only automobile on a picturesque Alpine road. A journey … Continue reading Festive Cheer In Dad’s Taxi!
Francis Albert’s 100th Anniversary
I’m a bit late to the party with this, but I didn’t want to let the 100th anniversary of Frank Sinatra’s birth pass without a tribute to ‘Old Blue Eyes’. Last Saturday (12th December) would have seen the late Hoboken born singer/actor become a centurion. That’s 100 years old by the way, not a low … Continue reading Francis Albert’s 100th Anniversary
