#364: Going Big http://feeds.thisamericanlife.org/~r/tal podcast/~3/405748934/Radio_Episode.aspx http://www.thisamericanlife.org/Radio_Ep isode.aspx?episode=364 Stories about people who...my introduction to low-key musician David Berkely-- I now want to find more of his music. The first segment, about a charter school in Harlem, is great too. I haven't heard the third segment yet.
Some of my favorite slightly depressing (or at least good sleeping music) lyrics: I heard this one first (and only) on CSI when Catherine's ex-husband and daughter are trapped in a ravine filing with...you, sometimes it's easy to believe, sometimes it hurts more than it seems. Now it's over, these are the scars you never show, there was a warning sign, you know. One day you're near and then you go
So, the Friday before last I slept in, got up, went into town, bought shoes, and met up with anonypooh in time for a late lunch (of loaded chips and chilli) in Leicester Sq. Then we went of to...a quick glance in an estate agent's window taught me that property prices are well above my present life's earnings... I left London on the 6.02am train to Bedford, and got home around noon. Phooey
The problem with holidays is, they tend to be over too quickly. Especially when you've only booked a week off and on your last day in the office, your manager approaches you with an offer that on the face...Sesame Street for grown-ups. The jokes are corny, the songs are catchy, and the story (if there is one) very simple and a little bit preachy, and overall, it makes for a fantastic night out. (tbc
The electrician has just left, doubled over in mirth. Turns out all the electrical failures I'd been experiencing in the home in the last month were due to the fact that I'd inadvertently flipped a switch... After that, there'll be a tediously long summer of all work and no play so as I can actually afford my trip to New York in October. Let's hope the dollar won't miraculously recover before that time
Sanne handed in her notice today. William left two weeks ago. Why do other people always get the jobs they interview for? Looking at the dates for David Berkeley's June UK tour, and the amount of holidays...them. Not even if I restrict myself to just the London ones; they're too spread out. I could make it to The Glad and The Constitution, I suppose...after all, 2 dates (out of 9) is better than none
In the past week, nothing much has happened other than that I managed to give myself food poisoning (I don't know why I chose to dismiss that greenish tinge to the ham as just a trick of the light and...to decide against the idea of following David Berkeley on his February tour of the Home Counties, or even coming down for just the weekend. As much as it would perk me up, I simply can't afford it now
Looking back on the last 365 days, I can't say other than that there have been highs and lows. To start with the latter, the lowest point was reached in March, when I lost my best friend in real life to...to wish you all, the happiest of New Year's and all the best for 2008; and leave you with a clip of David Berkeley singing in a Paris club. Please, if you haven't checked him out yet, do it now.
Having driven through the night, with several stops for coffee on the way, we picked [ Error: Irreparable invalid markup (' ') in entry. Owner must fix manually. Raw contents below.] Having driven...in to our hotel. I felt a bit restless, so while the others were happy to stay in and play with their laptops, I went for a walk around Bingham Pond, and crossed the path of some swans.
