Did you see that weirdness on the TV. Why was it on the TV in the first place?
I loved Off The Wall. Billie Jean was good but everything after was shite.The man was talented a long time ago but any greatness is forever tinged with the kiddie fiddling rumours. Too many to not be true.
RIP Michael Jackson. I hope your victims can lead a normal life now you're gone.
Tuesday, 7 July 2009
Monday, 6 July 2009
Not much To Say
I am winding down for the Summer- although due to insuring my son to drive the car and paying for my daughter's trip to Miami - she goes later this week- we haven't booked any holiday. Still at least we seem to be having a proper Summer- thunderstorms and baking hot days. I think I will take odd days off over the next six weeks and chill and probably do some jobs around the house. My wife will want a holiday.
I ran for three miles yesterday, it felt good, or rather it felt good after about half an hour after I'd finished, during the run it felt not very good at all.
Today I couldn't concentrate at work. Richard has gone now - ironically to Mick's old job- so I am back on my own. But I am off for two days and that- apart from money- is all I could think of.
I am listening to A Casa Verde by Terry de Castro. It's growing on me more and more.
I ran for three miles yesterday, it felt good, or rather it felt good after about half an hour after I'd finished, during the run it felt not very good at all.
Today I couldn't concentrate at work. Richard has gone now - ironically to Mick's old job- so I am back on my own. But I am off for two days and that- apart from money- is all I could think of.
I am listening to A Casa Verde by Terry de Castro. It's growing on me more and more.
Saturday, 4 July 2009
The Day After
Was out last night which in itself is a miracle as I don't go out much, especially not with work colleagues. But this was something special. My mate Mick McGuinness has left work and is moving to Belgium with his family. I've mentioned him before. He is a musician, author, father, partner (to Karin) and all round top bloke. I will miss him a lot. We didn't hang out much, didn't even talk that much but he was there and I knew he was there. Now he is not there.
The Internet, mobiles etc will make keeping in contact easier but I will miss him. He was quite emotional at the end of the evening standing outside the bar on Osborne Road. So was I, I hugged him twice before walking home over the Moor.
His book, a collection of short stories called Blunt Wound Trauma is available from Amazon. Its chilling, a good read and hints at a greater work to come. Buy it and help him make a go of it.
Good luck, Mick and au revoir or whatever it is in Flemish. You're a brave man, braver than me.
At this time of year I always feel that I should listen to more Spanish music and read more Spanish/Lat Am literature. I don't, of course , but I still feel it.
This band Vetusta Morla are a good Spanish rock band and worth a listen
Iglus- Vetusta Morla
You can google them for their website and download this EP.It's not earth shatteringly original but they have an edge, a presence which crosses any linguistic boundaries. They're based in Madrid and touring this summer.
The Internet, mobiles etc will make keeping in contact easier but I will miss him. He was quite emotional at the end of the evening standing outside the bar on Osborne Road. So was I, I hugged him twice before walking home over the Moor.
His book, a collection of short stories called Blunt Wound Trauma is available from Amazon. Its chilling, a good read and hints at a greater work to come. Buy it and help him make a go of it.
Good luck, Mick and au revoir or whatever it is in Flemish. You're a brave man, braver than me.
At this time of year I always feel that I should listen to more Spanish music and read more Spanish/Lat Am literature. I don't, of course , but I still feel it.
This band Vetusta Morla are a good Spanish rock band and worth a listen
Iglus- Vetusta Morla
You can google them for their website and download this EP.It's not earth shatteringly original but they have an edge, a presence which crosses any linguistic boundaries. They're based in Madrid and touring this summer.
Thursday, 2 July 2009
England World Cup 2018 Campaign Widget
Despite the title,this Blog is as much about football as anything else. Regulars will know I am a Peterborough United fan Most of all I am a fan of the Beautiful game. Lets all get behind our World Cup bid and bring football home again.
Hot Hot Hot
Still too damn hot in this place, but at least the sun has come out again after a very muggy and sweaty couple of days.This has meant that I haven't done much running this week. I had intended to run home last night but the heavens opened, there was thunder and lightning as bad as Canada last year so I got my wife to give me a lift instead.
The wife is not happy. Her new boss has produced a new structure that downgrades her role and salary. She is upset. I am trying to get her to be angry and challenge the assumptions made. Her boss has come from the private sector and is now working for the NHS to "give something back". There are enougth twats around in the public sector already without arrogant ones coming in from the private sector to add to it.
After the weekend TV Glastonbury Fest I am missing live music again. I only have 1 gig on the horizon - Fleet Foxes in September and I haven't been to a gig since last December and The Wedding Present. Talking of which the Bass player with TWP, Terry de Castro, has a solo album out. It's an album of covers (including a Wedding Present and Cinerama one). Its lo fi acoustic vibe and Terry's distinctive voice makes it an really good summer's evening listen.Its called A Casa Verde and you can buy it here. If you're in London tomorrow night you can catch her and Decoration and The Container Drivers PLUS a DJ set from David Gedge himself at The Half Moon in Putney starts at 7pm.Wish I could be there.
The wife is not happy. Her new boss has produced a new structure that downgrades her role and salary. She is upset. I am trying to get her to be angry and challenge the assumptions made. Her boss has come from the private sector and is now working for the NHS to "give something back". There are enougth twats around in the public sector already without arrogant ones coming in from the private sector to add to it.
After the weekend TV Glastonbury Fest I am missing live music again. I only have 1 gig on the horizon - Fleet Foxes in September and I haven't been to a gig since last December and The Wedding Present. Talking of which the Bass player with TWP, Terry de Castro, has a solo album out. It's an album of covers (including a Wedding Present and Cinerama one). Its lo fi acoustic vibe and Terry's distinctive voice makes it an really good summer's evening listen.Its called A Casa Verde and you can buy it here. If you're in London tomorrow night you can catch her and Decoration and The Container Drivers PLUS a DJ set from David Gedge himself at The Half Moon in Putney starts at 7pm.Wish I could be there.
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