In my desperate attempt to escape the Office, something remarkable happened: during a conversation with a recruiter, who literally screamed when she found out what my current salary is, she revealed she was trying to recruit someone to work with (drumroll please!) CHICKENS! (more…)
Five Films that Rock My World
After an evening in with the dog watching old films — Dial M for Murder taking precedence — I had a heavy discussion with my office’s CTO about old films. We were in agreement that they just don’t make them like they used to. (more…)
Entertainer Ronnie Corbett Dies at 85
Ronnie Corbett has died at the age of 85.
Corbett’s publicist said of The Two Ronnies entertainer: “Ronnie Corbett CBE, one of the nation’s best-loved entertainers, passed away this morning, surrounded by his loving family. (more…)
David Bowie: Songs on the Bowie Spectacular – Part 1
In case there was somebody who missed it, David Bowie died the classiest of deaths – he celebrated his birthday, released an album, and quietly left us – at least, left those of us who were already chewing on his lyrics – without a hint of his condition.
On his 69th birthday, David Bowie released his 27th studio album (or 25th if you choose to leave out Labyrinth – a silly mistake – and Tin Machine), Blackstar, which is without a doubt an album filled with poignant lyrics – for those who care to dig into them. (more…)
Ideas in a Flash (Gordon)
We were merry. All of us. Every single blessed soul had been on a high – even myself, the person who doesn’t really enjoy being in crowded spaces with people I don’t know.
As stated in my previous entry, however, the night wasn’t like that, and regardless of how many glasses of wine or bottles of beer we had devoured like oxygen – there was a lot going around – it was a natural high, this wave we were all seemingly surfing on. (more…)
Flash Gordon 35th Anniversary (Has It Really Been That Long?)
When a fan goes to the effort of arranging an event at BAFTA for Flash Gordon, it’s just rude not to attend.
Lisa Downs recently went to the trouble of arranging a fantastic night for fans of 1980’s Flash Gordon with fantastic results.
Lisa, a filmmaker, decided to arrange the night when she saw just how much Sam J. Jones and Melody Anderson had to say to each other over dinner one night – a conversation she was privy to due to the work she has put into creating her documentary Life After Flash. (more…)
Vegetables and Other Tales
Today I’ve been digging in to a pretty awesome blog.
I’ve – on and off – been doing this whole Forever Living thing. Have you heard of it? Perhaps not. Allow me to summarise the Cleanse 9:
- Breakfast is three tablets, a couple of shots of chewy evil (aloe vera gel), and loads of water.
- Snack is a sachet of fiber – dissolved in loads of water.
- Lunch (for two days) is three tablets, a couple of shots of chewy evil, and loads of water.
- Dinner (for two days) is two tablets, a couple of shots of chewy evil, and loads of water.
