I landed at around 10am, still dressed in the Canadian tuxedo I had worn to work the day before. I had one bag with me, hanging off one shoulder, full of what my friends call "Bastard shirts" - hideously glorious short sleeved Hawaiian-style tops. I also had toothpaste and some cotton buds so I was [...]
What have you done?
This week I have seen a number of posts from people celebrating their personal wins for the year so far. I know I have made similar highlight-type posts in time gone by about my personal achievements for a given period. Due to personal circumstances, it hit me this time around that it's ok if you [...]
Here Comes The Night Time.
I'm struggling to commit to editing at the moment. The whole thing feels like a lot of hard work, which is probably because it is. I know that I'll get to it in my own good mystical time but for now I just need to get the words out of my head and onto the [...]
Tie that knot.
I'm at an age where I go to a lot of weddings. It seems to me that everything is currently doing the wedding thing. My right arm is constantly hooked, ready for another glass of champagne, another toast to another happy couple. That's why it's pretty impressive if a wedding goes above and beyond. This [...]
Running into the past.
Yesterday morning I was getting coffee. This is not news. I turned from the counter and bumped into a girl. I had not seen her there and I had also not seen her in two years. Let me take you back. Fathom this out. Three years ago, I trekked the Grand Canyon for charity (don’t [...]
Desert Island Films.
Note: This post is full of spoilers for the films featured. Consider this fair warning. Earlier this year I put together my list of Desert Island Discs, to save me having to go on Radio 4 and discuss them in person. You know me, I don't like to leave my flat without good cause. This [...]
My Sweet Lord.
Can we all just take a moment to appreciate George Harrison? I'm sat watching Living in the Material World for the I-don't-know-how-many-th time and I just adore him and everything that he was about. What an incredible talent and a great man. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8qJTJNfzvr8
The Story Of A Daniel.
I kept hearing this song. I knew I didn't know the title but there was no doubt in my mind that I knew exactly who it was by. Daniel Johnston. Johnston is an American singer-songwriter, artist, musician and outsider who seems to collect a certain type of fan. I include myself in that number. I [...]
Amsterdam it all to hell.
Last weekend, in a move that can only be described as 'trying to find material for a book', I went to Amsterdam with my dad and two brothers. It was Father's Day and he's also due to get married in August so it was a joint stag/Father's Day treat for him. The greatest joy was [...]
Bourdain.
I didn’t know Anthony Bourdain. I don’t claim to. I can’t imagine what his friends and family have been going through in the last couple of weeks. It just served as a reminder that despite having the life that a lot of us are striving towards, ithe black dog doesn't stop barking at the door. [...]
