Not all sportsmen are idiots
Just a quick dispatch today, inspired by a couple of pieces I’ve read today whilst working incredibly hard at being (or at least appearing to be) an Industrious Member of Society. Read the rest of this entry »
Wait until next year
Putting off what could be done tomorrow, today
January 14, 2011
Font of all knowledge
I was lucky enough at Christmas to get a whole stack of books. I’ve just finished the first one in the pile, Just My Type, by Simon Garfield. It is essentially a potted history/guide to fonts and typefaces from the beginning of the printing press to the present day. And here is my little review of it, you lucky things. Read the rest of this entry »
January 12, 2011
The spoken word
First, you need to head over to The Outspoken Omphaloskeptic and take a listen to his tale, Vardman Grows Up. You back? Good. Then let’s begin. I was really quite taken with the story and it has made me think further about forms of fiction, particularly on the internet, and how they are presented. Read the rest of this entry »
January 11, 2011
Return of the King
Football post time! Interesting times at Liverpool this weekend, as beleaguered manager Roy Hodgson was removed and replaced by Kenny Dalglish. As a Liverpool supporter I couldn’t help but feel excited at seeing a club legend, one of Liverpool’s greatest players and managers, back in charge. Read the rest of this entry »
January 7, 2011
Sleeping with Geoffrey Boycott
So, England win the Ashes! In Australia! Winning by an innings on three separate occasions! This is indeed English cricketing heaven. If you want a great overview of England’s dominance of Australia, then do read blogoholic Tim’s fine Ashes in Numbers post. If, after that, you want to read me rambling on about it, then read on! Read the rest of this entry »
Wait until next year 