Category Archives: miscellany

If Parasite Was Half As Nice (with apologises to Amen Corner) #filmreview #parasite

Posted on Feb 21, 2020 by

There’s been a lot of chittery-chatter around this Oscar hoover of a film. It knocked the much liked 1917 out of the running so did it justify the eulogising vaunted on it? Well, yes it’s an enjoyable movie. The story … Continue reading →

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What The Dickens #film #review #davidcopperfield

Posted on Feb 19, 2020 by

Confession no. 1 I like Armando Iannucci’s work, especially the Death of Stalin which shouldn’t be funny but was. The Thick of It grew on me too, once Malcolm Tucker’s gratuitous yet oddly twee swearing became just part of the … Continue reading →

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How Trusting Algorithms Saved Humanity #writephoto

Posted on Feb 15, 2020 by

This was written in response to this week’s #writephoto prompt. And no, I’ve no idea how I ended up where I did. No one knew the purpose of Rhymer’s Tomb. It stood on its knoll for as long as men … Continue reading →

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Garden February #earlycolour #poetry

Posted on Feb 14, 2020 by

Still, despite Storm Caira and a fair old dousing of rain we have many shooting hints of the colour to come. Primulas and primroses, hellebores and budding roses, the signs are all there. Buds and breaking bulbs. Magnolias are nearly … Continue reading →

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Defining Princesses #blogbattle #vivacious

Posted on Feb 13, 2020 by

Back in less enlightened times, Princesses from the magical realms were expected to be vain. They grew up, focusing on their looks, surrounded by mirrors, still pools of water, ice-sheets and swooning swains. This was hardly surprising given a predominantly … Continue reading →

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Well… #theatrereview #thewelkin

Posted on Feb 12, 2020 by

I spent two days intermittently cold while one old boiler was replaced by another newer version. The gas fitter was local – from somewhere close to the Norfolk-Suffolk border. His accent was locally sourced too and easy on the ear. … Continue reading →

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Uncut? Maybe. But A Gem? #uncutgems #filmreview

Posted on Feb 8, 2020 by

What’s the similarity between Adam Sandler and a large gemstone? They both cost a lot to get but leave you wondering why. Uncut Gems is a simple idea. Dealer in gems, Howard (Sandler) acquires a stunning opal from an Ethiopian … Continue reading →

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