A few years ago, I went to UEA and did an MA, the Creative Writing One that is pretty well known and has turned up quite a few good writers (Kazuo Ishiguro etc). As student-writers, we were encouraged to keep notebooks with us at all times. Possibly this was to prepare the majority of usContinue reading “New Links”
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What would waspish historian David Starkey be like as a chat show host?
This is the question that I rather unexpectedly had answered while channel-hopping through the more obscure reaches of cable TV space. More4, the third spin-off channel from Channel 4 (following FilmFour and E4) is supposed to show more cerebral stuff, but even I was surprised by The Last Word, a chat show hosted by historianContinue reading “What would waspish historian David Starkey be like as a chat show host?”
Never Lose Your Children In The Winter
Never lose your children in the winter Originally uploaded by baddogsticks. The English language is the UK’s greatest product, export and contribution to history. It can also be a little tricky to master… This excellent pic found on Flickrin the "The Seaside Town They Forgot To Close Down"group. Click on the pic toContinue reading “Never Lose Your Children In The Winter”
In America
Landed in San Francisco last night; staying here for the week to cover the Intel Developer Forum. I’ve been to the States before (as I have explained to inumerable Visa / Homeland security people on my way here!), but never to the West Coast. That said, with a place that looms so large in culture’sContinue reading “In America”
Why are you here?
Wolf pillows apparently. Whatever they are! Perhaps there’s an insomniac wolf out there, looking for sleep help on the internet. I did manage to find an FAQ about Wolves, but it doesn’t mention what they sleep on.
Peter! You’ve Lost The News
<‘The Day Today’ is out on DVDnow – both HMV and Amazon have it for a very reasonable £15. All six episodes, complete with Bombdogs, Collaterly Sister’s insane financial news and the WAR between Hong Kong and Australia. The DVD itself is nicely put together, too – excellent menus aping the crazed graphics of theContinue reading “Peter! You’ve Lost The News”
My pictures are no longer Qoop’d up
The title is a terrible pun, I know. I blame my tabloid roots. I’m a big fan of Flickr, but one of the things that’s been missing from it is the ability to easily get photos printed (this is actually one of the things that made Flickr better than other web-based photo services – itContinue reading “My pictures are no longer Qoop’d up”
What I’m Reading
Paul Watkins – Mont Blanc, France Originally uploaded by Custom PC. No, this isn’t me. The magazine I write for, the mighty Custom PC runs a regular feature, modestly entitled "World Domination," in which we encourage readers to send in pictures of themselves reading the magazine on their travels. Once they’ve been toContinue reading “What I’m Reading”
How To Become A Sushi Master
Sent to me by a friend, an excellent – if slightly fanatical "How to eat sushi" guide: "If four or more of the [warning] conditions above are met, leave the place immediately and head to a different restaurant." It’s an entertaining and insightful read – it mentions the wonderful "kohada" which I enjoyed last ChristmasContinue reading “How To Become A Sushi Master”
Learning to insert contact lenses
50 people see an eye Originally uploaded by brevity. Current “High Scores”: Right Eye: 8 minutes. Left Eye: Gave up after 17 minutes, went to make dinner. (Removed Right Eye lens in about 10 seconds, went back to glasses in case wearing one lens lead to a culinary accident…) The picture, while reflecting the stateContinue reading “Learning to insert contact lenses”
The Wired Jester 