I now I posted something about this last week… but you know advice has changed, and people seem to be struggling with that whole “social distancing” thing… So lets keep this simple…
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In The News
Dear America,
Dear America, I remember hearing about you when I was growing up. I saw your movies. I saw your TV shows. (Seriously, thank you for the X Files). I heard about the food. Your larger than life personalities seemed cooler then us Brits, and heck. Even your politicians seemed more interesting then what we had. […]
In The News
A reminder that suicide and depression are not selfish
Upon hearing the sad news that Chester Bennington, lead singer of Linkin Park, had committed suicide, I wanted to share a part of a Guardian article written after Robin Williams had taken his life. There are some common sense points here about depression, and mental health issues, that I feel are good to serve as […]
Geek Stuff / In The News
Theresa May and the Holy Grail
When the world of Theresa May meets the world of Monty Python and the Holy Grail… I wonder if I have to watch the actual movie before work… (Updated at the start of 2017 with a video that isn’t blocked from being watched in UK)
In The News / Tales From The Toy Shelf
A Small Something About Manchester.
Yesterday, wasn’t a noteworthy day, until the night went on and conflicting reports came in from Manchester. Manchester, my university city for four years, the people who welcomed me, and a place I called home, and very nearly stayed. Today, I awoke to news of children targeted at a concert. Not random people in a country […]
In The News
Looking For Good News?
Have you ever woken up, and checked the news, wondering what else is wrong with the world? Perhaps with something like this going through your head? The Sofa cant shake the feeling that the world is filled with bad news story followed by bad news story. (At least according to the newspapers anyway…). Well The […]
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#Brexit – Through The Eyes of Twitter.
Today, Theresa May wrote to the European Council president Donald Tusk, to trigger Article 50, and officially begin the break up of UKs relationship with Europe. To mark this day, I considered writing a list of stuff that will probably be lost as a result, or a pondering on if Theresa May actually knows what she is […]
Geek Stuff / In The News
David Tennant Assures Us That Everything Will Be Alright
As we start a new week, i’ll just leave this here…
In The News
Dear America. A Quick Reminder…
That “Love Thy Neighbor” thing. Please don’t forget that today. Thanks
In The News / Life Stuff
10 Ways To Feel Better on Blue Monday
Been feeling like crap? Like really – more then having a bad day crap? You are not alone. January is generally known for being crap. Seriously, it seems its a mix of things. To start with, Christmas is over. The bright lights, excitement, and seasonal greetings, are being replaced with dark nights, winter flu, and […]