Richard Matheson died just over a year ago at the age of 87. I'm always playing catch-up when it comes to news worthy events - late to the party as it were. That's not a good analogy. Matheson's death was obviously not a cause … Continue reading Richard Matheson – February 20th 1926 – June 23rd 2013
The Susan Parable
(or Susan has a really bad day when the internet goes down) This is the story of a woman named Susan. Susan lives and works in flat number 427, in a big building in Stanley Road. Susan's job was simple. Every day at 9 0'clock … Continue reading The Susan Parable
Wallace and Gromit: Is This The End?
Wallace: Hey up lad, she’s writing an article about us for that internet contraption thingy. Me: It’s for my blog - Charlie's Mum's Blog. Wallace: Charlie's Mum's what? Are people going to read it on those iPad, mobile phone thingamajigs then – give me a good old … Continue reading Wallace and Gromit: Is This The End?
Candy Crush and Me
I’m stuck on quest level 102. I’ve been stuck on level 102 for seven days (yes, I’m counting.) Quests are for those of us who refuse to play via Facebook - Facebook and Me; now that’s a whole other story. No way am I going … Continue reading Candy Crush and Me
Dralion, Cirque Du Soleil – A Review
Question: - What would you get if you crossed the mythical Chinese dragon and lion? Answer: - A Dralion! (there are no trick questions here.) Question: - What do you get when you combine song, dance, mime, aerial acrobatics and an accompanying soundtrack that could blow … Continue reading Dralion, Cirque Du Soleil – A Review
X-Men: Days of Future Past Review
Somewhere, in an alternate MARVEL universe, the fate of mankind rests in the hands of Patrick Stewart (the bald one from Star Trek) and Ian McKellan (the not so bald one from Lord of the Rings.) Unless they can prevent Jennifer Lawrence (here reprising her … Continue reading X-Men: Days of Future Past Review