The first shades of Autumn have swept in recently, you may have noticed? In the back of my head I've dreaded the moment when the light leaves our days and the damp, cool air returns. The summer has been fraught with wishes and movement. I've been back up to Edinburgh, making changes to life here … Continue reading Autumn
Literature
Dear: The Right
Dear The Right, After our recent meetings I'd like to bring up a few points, which I hope don't offend you too much. The dinner we shared was lovely, it may be a last hurrah as I move predictably towards vegetarianism. A few points came up though, which if I'm totally honest I'd like you … Continue reading Dear: The Right
Virgin Express to hell: Brexiteers, Privateers and Pirates form an orderly queue
I travelled, rather am travelling from London, north, to Edinburgh today on the hottest day of the year. Temperature reading from fellow passengers have topped 47 degrees. We are stopping in York shortly where the train will be hand painted with a Virgin active logo, this is now Richard Bransons flagship free moving sauna. Mr … Continue reading Virgin Express to hell: Brexiteers, Privateers and Pirates form an orderly queue
Boiling Point
I've been sitting here for around five minutes contemplating what exactly to write. I know what I would like to say, but not how to say it. I've just read some short stories by a good friend of mine which are excellent, the type of excellent which act like a frag grenade and stun any … Continue reading Boiling Point
Will Self and Slavoj Zizek in Conversation
This muggy, rainy London evening I had the opportunity to take in two intellectual titans debate. The topic for debate was something which has been in the forefront of my own mind for sometime and has been brought up by those I'm close to also. It's something you've probably considered recently too - "How the … Continue reading Will Self and Slavoj Zizek in Conversation
Porno: Pre T2 (Trainspotting 2) Review
In order to stay ahead of the curve Mr Hummels read the Irvine Welsh's Porno ahead of the T2 (Trainspotting 2) screening. Being a proud Scottish laddie and a good hibby I've previously been a bit reticent to get involved with Irvine Welsh's backcatalogue, ken. I'd had him confused wi that Ian Rankin felly whose … Continue reading Porno: Pre T2 (Trainspotting 2) Review
Company man
What if Sisyphus had company? Company he that he could hardly bear and that opted to listen to Usher, Craig David and Katy Perry. What if King Sisyphus worked his way to King in a culture that promoted avarice and self-aggrandizing behaviors? What if King Sisyphus never made it to King but he still rolled … Continue reading Company man
Critique: A Critique
I sit here, with my girlfriend aside me, drinking coffee and eating porridge. We are each on our matching laptops, looking out to a foggy Regents Park, connected to the larger world , each other and yet still the archetypal 21st century individual. I look across to glance at what she is reading or watching, … Continue reading Critique: A Critique
Shed Stories 2#
The exterior of the shed was bleached white and yet defiantly brown, the roof above it seemed to be white too, though it was certainly black. The shed seemed to be collapsing on itself, slowly folding inwards, each slat loosely stuck to the one above, the door permanently ajar. In front of the shed a … Continue reading Shed Stories 2#
Shed Stories #1
Production I close the door behind me and turn inward. Literally, my sanctuary. Me. My feet face the back wall of the shed, underneath me the starkness of kitchen floors which I fitted especially. To deal with the mess. My latest subject is a real doll. She is propped in front of me on a … Continue reading Shed Stories #1
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