Sit Up and Beg
Even bicycles can do it! Continue reading
Out of the Moon — Goldenhorse
Goldenhorse are the best pop band in the universe right now, and their two albums are a microcosm of all that’s good in music. Their jaunty melodies with dark undertones and the sometimes-sweet, sometimes twisted lyrics form an irresistible combination. … Continue reading
Kate Bush — new single and album
I am listening to the new Kate Bush single, King of the Mountain. This is very exciting because her last album came out in 1993 — clearly bands like Nine Inch Nails are mere amateurs as far as releasing long-awaited … Continue reading
No! — They Might Be Giants
My 2-month-old son loves this album, and so do his thirtysomething parents. That’s all you really need to know! As a long-time They Might Be Giants fan, I was excited a couple of years ago when I saw this album … Continue reading
Lucky Numbers are Unlucky
If you ever buy a lotto ticket, or bet on horses or any other such game where the aim is to select winning numbers, don’t choose the numbers yourself. If you pick your own special “lucky numbers” once, you’re stuck … Continue reading
Coffee and Cigarettes
Coffee and Cigarettes is a quirky and amusing film by Jim Jarmusch. It’s divided up into about a dozen segments; each one features a couple of people sitting in a cafe, drinking coffee, smoking cigarettes and talking. The segments are … Continue reading
Lonely Planet Guide to Experimental Travel
If you’re bored with the usual sightseeing holiday — hunting down famous places and buildings and checking them off your “must-see” list — then you could try mixing it up a little. Jump on a local train and stay on … Continue reading
Kiwiberries
I found these tasty treats in the supermarket a while ago. I never really enjoyed the larger kiwifruit (known as the “kiwi” in some parts of the world, which amuses us New Zealanders no end), but these little ones are … Continue reading
Child-safe swear words
When you have small children (I imagine), you have to be careful what you say around them. They are just learning to speak and may seize on any word and repeat it unpredictably. This happened to a friend of mine … Continue reading
Reclaiming Felix the Cat
Felix the cat! The wonderful, wonderful cat. You’ll laugh so much your sides will ache, your heart will go pit-a-pat, watching Felix the wonderful cat! Continue reading