I have followed Scottish Rugby from a tender(ish) age, but no Calcutta Cup, Triple Crown or (don’t mention the sponsor) Six Nations will ever be quite the same without Bill MacLaren’s amazing gift o’ the gab, and it’s sad that since his retirement we have had no distinctive voice to take his place. In the last … Continue reading When will we hear his like again?
I have to confess that Slumdog Millionaire is the only one of the Oscar nominees I have actually seen (and that’s only because Mr. B. happened to have heard the original book on radio and was eager to see the film version). Still I’m sure that this low budget and visually entrancing Brit offering was a worthy winner … Continue reading Making Millions
Despite half term being upon us (and providing an opportunity to visit this glorious golf venue in Shropshire) education is in the news. First of all Andrew Motion is bemoaning the lack of Biblical knowledge. Thinking myself reasonably well-versed, I tackled this quiz and performed so badly I’m not even going to mention my score. So … Continue reading Education, education …
Bad weather has been good for writing, and I’m forging ahead with the WIP. Today I ignored the hint of spring in the air, having promised myself a whole day in. Typically I ran out of steam after a couple of hours, but a break during which I washed my car (I did think it … Continue reading Anything is possible?
Looking out an an icy world and reading Random Distractions’ sense of breavement, it feels like a good time to post this, my belated Burns night moment. Thanks to Juliet for a reacquaintance with the Scottish folk scene. Continue reading A musical tribute to Burns and others
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