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In England’s green and pleasant land 14 May 2012 | 11:20 pm
I’m back in Blighty and I have to say I’m finding the old place rather pleasant. Part of the reason has to be that we’ve had two days of brilliant sunshine. But even as the skies grey over and the … C...
When I hear the word “Friday” I reach for my corkscrew 18 Apr 2012 | 04:24 am
Why do I love Friday’s so much? Is it because the working week has finally ground to an end and I can start to enjoy the fleeting joy and liberation that the weekend brings? Very probably. Is it becau...
It’s sex and chocolate time 15 Feb 2012 | 12:35 am
So once again St Valentine’s day is upon us. A day to tell your loved one how much you care. A day to express the joy your relationship brings. A day to gaze lovingly into each others eyes and whisper...
A brief lesson in film making for Danish intellectuals with a light-bulb fixation 9 Oct 2011 | 10:59 pm
I watched Bjork’s film Dancer in the Dark the other day, only about 12 years after its release – I know, I’m really on the pulse aren’t I – and I have to admit I approached it with a certain … Continu...
Japan: our guilty, morbid fascination 17 Mar 2011 | 11:15 pm
My heart goes out to each and every person affected by the tragedy in Japan. I have personal links with that country, I’m fascinated by their culture and I greatly admire the dignity and discipline th...
The Sound of Silence? Yes please 5 Feb 2011 | 02:56 am
Why is it that every time a South American busker picks up his pan pipes he feels the overwhelming need to play The Sound of Silence? Don’t get me wrong, it’s a great song – one of my favourites in … ...
Hello world! 21 Jan 2011 | 05:01 am
The trouble with writing a blog is that your first piece always feels like it should set out your goals and intentions. A kind of manifesto for your forthcoming term of office on the web. “My blog wil...
