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Cats – a cautionary tale

Posted on April 25, 2008 by blogmywiki

Cats. And the consequences of cats. Listen, watch and learn: http://climbtothestars.org/archives/2008/04/24/the-neighbours-cat-won/

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FFS

Posted on April 24, 2008 by blogmywiki

Apparently the new Portishead album – which I love – is ‘depressing’ and ‘scary’. What the hell did anyone expect? An album of Aqua covers? The song from Lazy Town?!? FFS…

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They tried to change the world with their fake theremin!

Posted on April 22, 2008 by blogmywiki

I love Portishead. I bought their first single ‘Numb’ in a record shop (remember them?) in Greenwich purely on the strength of the name of the band – I knew nothing about them. Then I saw them live twice, once … Continue reading →

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Why I’m Voting for Ken

Posted on April 19, 2008 by blogmywiki

Until a few days ago, I had no idea if I was going to vote for Boris or Ken. I don’t really want either of them to win, but despite never having voted Tory in my life, I was tempted … Continue reading →

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All Cornwall is latent and the remoter west

Posted on April 16, 2008 by blogmywiki

I read this fine passage from E M Forster today, on the train appropriately enough, and wished I’d spotted it in time to add it to my essay on train travel between Paddington and Slough. Somehow it is made even … Continue reading →

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