40 seems to be one of those numbers. It’s mentioned in religion - a period of fasting, waiting, testing. Quarantino against the plague - 40 days before those who might be infected could come ashore in Italy in the 1400s. A time for preparation. I've been meaning to start some kind of quarantine journal. But … Continue reading Quarantine from normal.
Really, the review I never thought I'd write. The Strokes. The New Abnormal. Someone asked what that meant. Well... Have you been to any of their concerts? Who were you? Not bro, not high school girl, not rich banker, not any of the Jeffrey Epstein group or anyone looking for trash and punk in the … Continue reading The Review I Never Thought I’d Write – The Strokes – The New Abnormal
Happy solstice, holidays, and soon to be new decade. I'm not sure where the old one got to, but it's been a long, strange trip - wasn't that The Grateful Dead? Anyway, the new book is now out on other platforms if the big internet behemoth didn't take your fancy. If you haven't heard of … Continue reading Happy New Year and the end of a decade
I don’t look forward to anything, not even my morning coffee. Expectations of the worst sort. Bitter. Expensive. Slightly off cream. Slightly off soy milk. Frequently, no matter which direction things turn in, it’s best to have low expectations. I know people who tell me to have no expectations. In their eyes, I’m practically a … Continue reading Sandy McLelland – Cross the Line – all the stars review
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I'm sure it was Tristan or perhaps his dear friend AC who said all publicity was good. With the new book, Nowhere in Two Places, now out, it's nice to see that Access All Areas is still winning over new fans. Staying power... Ezvid did this shout out to bad boys of romance and then … Continue reading Tristan and Access All Areas
Nowhere in Two Places is now out worldwide. Thanks to everyone for being there. They say you can’t live a lie, but sometimes there isn’t any other choice. For Miranda, who wanted a little adventure and a little love, teaching kids in London and getting married was supposed to be the sensible path.But what if … Continue reading Nowhere in Two Places – the new book is now out
Spring renews. Some things come as a surprise. Still holding the force they always did. New book is out in the world, gently. Should be available to all in the next couple of weeks. This song made me laugh. It's so perfect for the book... So I'm packing my bags for the misty mountainsover the … Continue reading New or…old?
The Socialist who finds his children playing with soldiers is usually upset, but he is never able to think of a substitute for the tin soldiers; tin pacifists somehow won’t do. Hitler, because in his own joyless mind he feels it with exceptional strength, knows that human beings don’t only want comfort, safety, short working-hours, … Continue reading Orwell…again.
“Let us never cease from thinking—what is this ‘civilisation’ in which we find ourselves? What are these ceremonies and why should we take part in them? What are these professions and why should we make money out of them?”— From her anti-war essay “Three Guineas” (1938) Virginia Woolf “I have a deeply hidden and inarticulate desire for … Continue reading On finishing some writing
