What would you enjoy if you could do so without someone getting annoyed with you for enjoying it? It MUST be something you aren’t supposed to enjoy because it is “bad for you”. Well this is partially out of date for a couple of reasons, the major one being Heather is not one for the … Continue reading Share Your World 30th November 2020
The Monday Peeve
Smiles and positive posts are all well and good, but sometimes I need to vent a bit. How about you? That’s what The Monday Peeve is all about, a chance to blow off a little steam at the beginning of the week, so then we can go merrily on our way once again (hah). I’ll … Continue reading The Monday Peeve
Weekend Quickie
https://aguycalledbloke.blog/2020/11/28/fancy-a-weekend-quickie/I say, that Rory fellow is a bit of a xad isn't he? Diiiing-dong. Are you ready …. interpretation completely down to you …. but are you? Oh I like an Easy Bake Cheesecake, always ready. If you were to star in a raunchy movie what ‘part’ would you be playing? I assume you mean … Continue reading Weekend Quickie
The Edge of Distraction
Lockdown 2.0 is nearing its conclusion and from Wednesday we will be entering a tighter version of the Covid Tier system because it clearly worked so well last time. Thursday, young Mr Lewis Lewis and I went for a nice walk around Wenlock Edge which turned out to be far muddier then either of use … Continue reading The Edge of Distraction
Hymn for Freedom
This is the Oscar Peterson Trio performing "Hymn for Freedom" live in Denmark 1964. The tune is an original piece by the Pianist and features on the essential Oscar Peterson Trio album "Night Train". https://youtu.be/tCrrZ1NnCuM Brits of a certain age may find themselves slightly reminded of the theme to the Barry Norman film show and … Continue reading Hymn for Freedom
Sandman’s Quiz
A fun little quiz to pass the time, no prizes- it's just for fun. 1. The Killing Joke is a graphic novel which features a potential origin story of which Batman villain? 2. By what name is Reg Dwight better known? 3. Which of these books is the odd one out, and why? a. A … Continue reading Sandman’s Quiz
Fibbing Friday
Why is it traditional to eat turkey for Thanksgiving dinner? (In the US, at least.) Because originally McDonalds wasn't allowed to open on public holidaysWhat is “Festivus”? The main villain in Ridley Scott's film "Gladiator"Why does Hanukka (or Chanuka, if you prefer) last for eight days? Because us Jews like to get the most out … Continue reading Fibbing Friday
WotD: A Last Hoorah?
In 1972 Alfred Hitchcock returned to his native Britain and made his final British Film, the first in over twenty years and was to be the penultimate film for Master of Suspense. In many ways the film feels like Hitchcock has come full circle with the film sharing a number of elements with his first … Continue reading WotD: A Last Hoorah?
For my Yankee Friends
A Post Which is a Complete Waste of Time
Two photos from Wenlock Edge where I met up with Young Mr Lewis for an afternoon walk. It was far muddier then we expected but on the whole a nice relaxed walk
