One track mind Having discovered the secret of eternal youth, I’m feeling pleased with myself. Last entry, I mentioned my success in running with the Kaiser Chiefs. This led me to try putting together a playlist of music of a similar pace, in the hope of extending the effect. But I couldn’t get it to work seamlessly enough. Then I remembered podrunner, a free service provided by DJ Steve Boyett.… READ MORE.... …
Month: May 2008
As a pasty-faced youth, I was handed down a chemistry set by a swotty cousin. It was never clear to me what I should do with this boxful of powders and vials, but that didn’t stop me occasionally mixing up a few chemicals in arbitrary fashion, along with some water and usually, for some unknown reason, a splash of malt vinegar and a fistful of sugar.… READ MORE.... …
Always brightest before the dawn The landscape may look kinda familiar. We’ve been here before. I’m in that odd position of trying to rally the inner troops, while knowing that the last few battles have been lost. Boston, Dublin, Two Oceans… all had high-decibel fanfares, but all dwindled into ponderous bass horn finales. I sent out all the invitations but didn’t turn up at the party.… READ MORE.... …
The Cliff edge The trouble with a lost weekend is that the ripples of loss extend way beyond its apparent temporal bounds. At the time of reckoning, you find it’s a lost week. Mine finished two days ago, but I can still sense it. And along with mere time, plenty more gets swept out to sea: momentum, fascination, appetite, engagement. Plans and good intentions.… READ MORE.... …