Jesus Was a Punk Rocker / January 30 2007
A church in Lincoln is to host what is thought to be England’s first Holy Communion using rock music. The idea has been trialled in the United States since 2005 as a way of boosting dwindling congregations.
The Right Reverend Timothy Ellis, the Bishop of Grantham, calls it a ‘U2-charist’ - it will use hits […]
Flat Home Flat (Who Do You Go Home To?) / January 27 2007
I’m listening to George Jones sing Life To Go and I am watching through my window a very poignant and depressing piece of theatre that is taking place across the road.
The flat that Bernard called home for twenty years or so is being emptied of his possessions.
Two workmen in overalls – they must be from […]
Bush v’s Words / January 26 2007
“Make no mistake about it, I understand how tough it is, sir. I talk to families who die.” –George W. Bush, Washington, D.C., Dec. 7, 2006
Don’t Dream It’s Over / January 25 2007
I was so happy to hear that Crowded House are to reform for a world tour. As anyone who knows me will be aware, I am a big fan. I can’t wait to see them, although drummer Paul Hestor, who committed suicide in 2005 after battling depression, will be sadly missed.
It seems to be Reformation […]
Au Revoir, Paris / January 24 2007
Until recently, I was thinking of approaching celebrity heiress Paris Hilton and asking her if she would like to be my girlfriend. But after hearing of her recent arrest for drink-driving, I’ve changed my mind.
A Los Angeles court has fined her $1,150 and sentenced her to three years probation after she pleaded no contest to […]
Telling Teenage Fortunes / January 23 2007
No.2 You will be picked last in games.
Who Do You Go Home To? no.6 / January 22 2007
Returning from our walk this morning, Audrey and I were accosted by a rather stout little man who had a face that looked like someone’s knee.
‘You Napoleon?’ he asked.
‘You’re a policeman, aren’t you? I replied
‘Yes I am, sir,’ he said. ‘How did you know?’
‘You have a uniform on,’ I quipped.
Along with his car, there was […]
Telling Teenage Fortunes / January 20 2007
No.1 You will drop the ball.
Beauty and The Beast / January 19 2007
I had the unfortunate experience of watching the enormous frame of dimwit Jade Goody prance around the house in the Channel 4 reality TV programme Big Brother last night.
I only allowed myself 10 minutes or so, but in the end that was all I needed - all I needed for her to be raised slightly […]
Puddle Jumper / January 18 2007
What is it with dogs and water? Well my dog, anyway. She just loves the stuff.
It has been raining heavily here for the past few days, and the BMX track on the ‘rec behind the house that Audrey and I presently call home, has become completely flooded. Whilst this is an immense disappointment for several […]
