Christmas Jukebox: Pretty Paper
For those of you getting ready for a melancholy Christmas…
Wait until next year
Putting off what could be done tomorrow, today
Category: not sport
December 3, 2014
Advent Calendar 2014: Day Three
I feel a bit odd about sponsored Christmas trees. It seems a little against the spirit of the season to have a big ol’ tree surrounded by advertising. However, I do like a big ol’ tree, so I appreciate people spending some money on one. But then again, I don’t feel too festive when I wonder if the tree is just an advertising vehicle. Read the rest of this entry »
December 2, 2014
Christmas Jukebox: Silent Night
This gives me shivers, so beautiful and moving. Such a powerful yet restrained performance, such a simple yet clever arrangement. Everything in service to the song.
December 2, 2014
Advent Calendar 2014: Day Two
My walk from the station to my office takes me through the City of London and I pass a lot of office buildings. Some are grand and imposing, others much less so. Some shabby, some smart. Read the rest of this entry »
December 1, 2014
Christmas Jukebox: Santa’s Gonna Shut ‘Em Down
While I’m not quite ready for sleigh-bells, I am ready for Christmas songs. I love them far more than is strictly necessary. This is one of those rare examples of a Christmas song that would work just as well if it wasn’t about Christmas. I first heard it on the Big Rock Candy Mountain blog, who with any luck will be sharing a bunch of cool Christmas songs very soon…
Wait until next year 