Whilst doing a bit of rapid-fire research for this review I came across a very interesting and quite fascinating (to me that is – it may do absolutely nothing for you dear reader) piece of info regarding this space age re-working of Robinson Crusoe. … Continue reading The Martian (Spoilers)
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Mammogram Madness
I received my 3 yearly mammogram invitation in the post back in August. It can’t be three years since the last one can it? (see further musings on the nature of Time here.) Enclosed with the letter was an NHS leaflet entitled ‘Helping you Decide’ … Continue reading Mammogram Madness
To Host or not To Host – that is the question
Dear Blog that no one reads, (except for my mum, dad, sister, brother-in-law, a couple of nieces and two sons, for which I’m very grateful.) You have become my online friend – does this mean I’m a middle-aged saddo? (no answers on a postcard please.) … Continue reading To Host or not To Host – that is the question
How Did It Get So Late So Soon?
I’m 54 years old but I won’t be for long. The middle-aged bell is tolling and it tolls for me - am I really half a century old? We all know that Time and Tide Wait for No Man, as St Marher so very nearly said … Continue reading How Did It Get So Late So Soon?
Try Singing It Instead
We live in politically correct times. Every difference must be incorporated into the homogeneous whole. Every obnoxious, recalcitrant school-age child must be kowtowed to and understood. Provision must be made for every disability in and outside the workplace. The disabled grace our screens in an … Continue reading Try Singing It Instead
Art Stuff
Dear Blog As you've entirely supplanted the real-world diary I kept for years and years, I thought I would start including (occasionally) some personal type stuff in amongst my very, very interesting posts; the ones which always receive lots of comments and such like (thanks … Continue reading Art Stuff
INTERSTELLAR
Another in my intermittent, slightly redundant series of posts, where I review movies that came out simply ages ago but I’ve only just got around to seeing them. In homage to Interstellar’s running time (2hrs 49 mins), you’ll find that this post also goes on a bit. I’ve … Continue reading INTERSTELLAR
The Best Fictional Non-Fiction Books You’ll Ever Read
I could have gone with the Bible here. It’s a good read, featuring a super hero who’s also an almighty villain (duality always works well.) Super-God thought it was a good idea to conjure up life, the universe and everything and then almost immediately destroy … Continue reading The Best Fictional Non-Fiction Books You’ll Ever Read
The What If Game
I’m not much of a games player. Board games leave me cold. BOR-ING… is the long, drawn out, dismissive word that comes to mind. Just can’t seem to maintain the enthusiasm or concentration required for group huddles around the Monopoly board; or any other board-centric … Continue reading The What If Game
When Did That Happen?
Just over a year ago, I was still reading books. Never electronic books (to which I’m a stranger) but books made from print and paper. I would happily open a Stephen King, as thick and as heavy as your average household brick, smell the pages … Continue reading When Did That Happen?
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