I commented today on the ever-excellent Planet Harris blog that: “I think there should be a ‘None of the above’ option. If that wins, then there should be a re-election in that constituency, with all new candidates.” It seems like someone has taken this idea rather literally… Read the rest of this entry »
I was just listening to some of tonight’s Manchester City/Tottenham Hotspur game, where both sides are fighting for the fourth spot in the Premier League and the place in next season’s Champions League that comes with it. As a Liverpool supporter facing a Champions League-free 2010/11 season, I began to think that should be us.
Then I realised that no, it really shouldn’t be us. Read the rest of this entry »
The posting frenzy continues! Until I run out of steam, I figure I might as well foist as much stuff on you guys and gals as you can handle. So…here is a short musical interlude. It’s fuzzy dream pop, girl group pastiche recorded in a biscuit tin! And it’s ace! Read the rest of this entry »
Do you remember book tokens? Well, I was very lucky to get quite a few of them for my birthday. They now seem to resemble credit cards more than paper vouchers, but they still are the most wonderful present. I love buying books, and having tokens for that very purpose helps allay any guilt that I should be spending my money on something more practical. After all, I have plenty of books at home waiting to be read. Book tokens give me the best excuse possible to buy more books. Read the rest of this entry »
It feels like only a few months ago that the final Polaroid film passed its sell-by date and many lamented the loss of our first experience of instant (or near-instant photography). But as soon as it leaves, it returns, with a brand new model (and new film!) hitting the market. Read the rest of this entry »
