Sunday Reading
The return of a list of stuff I’ve enjoyed reading, and think you might enjoy too…
Wait until next year
Putting off what could be done tomorrow, today
Category: not sport
November 24, 2013
November 22, 2013
JFK and Without JFK
The old cliché was that everyone remembered where they were when they heard JFK had been shot. That is far less relevant as the years go on. The obvious reason is that there are fewer people about who can remember that day in 1963. But also, the assassination of JFK has long since gone from being an event to being something far more nebulous, yet far more universal. Read the rest of this entry »
Video | November 21, 2013
The Instinct
In the absence of a real post, here is another video. It is a rather lovely, and rather long piece from Mark McGuire and is well worth your time. There’s something quite hypnotic about it, with a very slow build that manages to keep your attention whilst avoiding slipping into mood music/ambient clichés. While the production is very clean there is something almost nostalgic about it, or at least something not too far from 70s Eno/Tangerine Dream etc. Maybe it is cinematic, or maybe the video is just pretty. Anyway, thank goodness for video embedding on WordPress – the functionality that allows me to keep a reasonably regular posting schedule without having to actually write anything.
November 14, 2013
Pay attention
I’m probably reading too many things right now. I have several books on the go, plus some other books that I haven’t officially given up on, but probably won’t be picking up any time soon. There are a few magazines and old newspapers kicking about, with articles destined to never be read. My Instapaper account is neglected. So are some of my favourite blogs. But I keep plugging away. Read the rest of this entry »
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