The shed smelt of warmth. Of trapped air and micro-debris from the surrounding garden, which had lived in the carpet off-cuts of its floor for years. As summer came again, the air remained still, in the late evening unseen rays of twilight would shine through dusty glass onto the still air. A lead-topped-peaked roof barely … Continue reading Shed Story #3
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Mr Hummels’ Great big film review in the sun
"Quantity over quality is a maxim to live by." Genghis Khan This is really a list for my own records, when I struggle to remember my own name some kind soul can pop these on in the background as I watch the birds. You should know that on this computer there is also a fantastically … Continue reading Mr Hummels’ Great big film review in the sun
Dear Spotify,
This may come as something of a surprise but I some things I would like to get off of my chest. I have been a subscriber to your services for some time now - more recently I have come to question our relationship. It took me some time to subscribe to your services however I … Continue reading Dear Spotify,
Lunch Against Trump
The political sentiments of Mr Hummels are well known. Mr Hummels appears on hit lists the alt-right world over, but, I hear you ask, what political demonstrations has he personally lent his significant muscular weight to? The following should act as an answer to that question. It seems like a ages ago now, possibly due to … Continue reading Lunch Against Trump
Brexit
Brexit is control, yet is nothing to do with me, Brexit is the voice of the people, Brexit is Bobby Davro falling in the stocks, Brexit is unified by Brexit, Ireland was unified by Brexit, 🇮🇪 Brexit is independent of politics, Scotland is independent through Brexit, 🏴 Brexit isn't about the party, Brexit is about the counrty, … Continue reading Brexit
World Cup Final 2018
As my working life slowly intrudes on my alternate personality, you'll notice that the frequency and quality of content will also subside. Which may not leave you with a lot of hope. In an effort to combat overcome this rather sad facet of life in London, here's a little ramble about the World Cup final … Continue reading World Cup Final 2018
World Cup 2018 – Third Place Play-off
A great weight was lifted on Wednesday evening. The personal consequences of the game were large - I no longer have to fear being in England while they win the Coca Cola. The national implications could be greater - will the mediocre placing of 4th temper the rise of nationalism? Could losing to a minnow … Continue reading World Cup 2018 – Third Place Play-off
World Cup 2018 – Quarter Finals Review
Well, fuck... Whose idea was it to put the Quarter Finals over the weekend, don't they know there is drinking to be done?! Quarter-finals Friday 6 July Uruguay 0 France 2 Brazil 1 Belgium 2 Saturday 7 July Sweden 0 England 2 Russia 2 Croatia 2 (Croatia win 4-3 on penalties) In a weekend which featured; … Continue reading World Cup 2018 – Quarter Finals Review
World Cup 2018 – Day 14 – 18
Jesus H. Christ. This world cup will be remembered as one of the many world cups. And by football fans, one of the better world cups. Unfortunately I was unable to give an update before the knock-outs began as I was playing a football myself. Would you Adam and Eve it? The last day of … Continue reading World Cup 2018 – Day 14 – 18
Review -Mastersystem – Dance Music, Mortimer and Whitehouse: Gone Fishing, Adam Buxton Bowiewallow and added bonus – tangential reflections on life, death, etc.
I recently wrote, in a bit of a fraught state, about the death of Scott Hutchinson. Like many other fans I've tried to excavate the loss of a hero by pouring over the archives of alternate projects, B-sides, interviews and the old classics. The more I watch and listen, the more things seem to make … Continue reading Review -Mastersystem – Dance Music, Mortimer and Whitehouse: Gone Fishing, Adam Buxton Bowiewallow and added bonus – tangential reflections on life, death, etc.